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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.91, 28,994.67 and 11,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.91, 28,994.67 and 11,450.88 is: 15,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.91 : 28,994.67 = 11,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.91/28,994.67 = 11,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.91x = 28,994.67 × 11,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.91x = 332,014,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,014,486.81/21,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,802.01

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