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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.08, 28,984.73 and 15,039.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.08, 28,984.73 and 15,039.57 is: 20,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.08 : 28,984.73 = 15,039.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.08/28,984.73 = 15,039.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.08x = 28,984.73 × 15,039.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.08x = 435,917,800.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,917,800.57/21,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.03

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