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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,011.80, 28,999.20 and 12,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,011.80, 28,999.20 and 12,062.11 is: 16,647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,011.80 : 28,999.20 = 12,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,011.80/28,999.20 = 12,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,011.80x = 28,999.20 × 12,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,011.80x = 349,791,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,791,540.31/21,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.39

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