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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.63, 28,994.67 and 11,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.63, 28,994.67 and 11,579.20 is: 15,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.63 : 28,994.67 = 11,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.63/28,994.67 = 11,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.63x = 28,994.67 × 11,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.63x = 335,734,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,734,966.84/21,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,979.29

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