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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.69, 28,994.37 and 11,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.69, 28,994.37 and 11,450.66 is: 15,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.69 : 28,994.37 = 11,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.69/28,994.37 = 11,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.69x = 28,994.37 × 11,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.69x = 332,004,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,004,672.78/21,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.70

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