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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.05, 28,998.81 and 13,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.05, 28,998.81 and 13,058.28 is: 18,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.05 : 28,998.81 = 13,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.05/28,998.81 = 13,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.05x = 28,998.81 × 13,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.05x = 378,674,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,674,580.65/21,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.50

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