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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,011.49, 28,995.47 and 11,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,011.49, 28,995.47 and 11,451.32 is: 15,802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,011.49 : 28,995.47 = 11,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,011.49/28,995.47 = 11,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,011.49x = 28,995.47 × 11,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,011.49x = 332,036,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,036,289.17/21,011.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,802.61

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