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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.72, 28,994.70 and 11,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.72, 28,994.70 and 11,451.16 is: 15,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.72 : 28,994.70 = 11,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.72/28,994.70 = 11,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.72x = 28,994.70 × 11,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.72x = 332,022,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,022,948.85/21,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,802.55

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