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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.75, 28,993.56 and 11,578.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.75, 28,993.56 and 11,578.11 is: 15,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.75 : 28,993.56 = 11,578.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.75/28,993.56 = 11,578.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.75x = 28,993.56 × 11,578.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.75x = 335,690,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,690,626.97/21,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.85

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