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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.37, 28,996.11 and 11,580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.37, 28,996.11 and 11,580.75 is: 15,982.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.37 : 28,996.11 = 11,580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.37/28,996.11 = 11,580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.37x = 28,996.11 × 11,580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.37x = 335,796,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,796,700.88/21,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.43

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