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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.06, 28,995.18 and 11,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.06, 28,995.18 and 11,578.60 is: 15,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.06 : 28,995.18 = 11,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.06/28,995.18 = 11,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.06x = 28,995.18 × 11,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.06x = 335,723,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,723,591.15/21,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,979.18

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