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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,010.94, 28,994.71 and 11,450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,010.94, 28,994.71 and 11,450.91 is: 15,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,010.94 : 28,994.71 = 11,450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,010.94/28,994.71 = 11,450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,010.94x = 28,994.71 × 11,450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,010.94x = 332,015,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,015,814.69/21,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,802.04

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