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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012, 28,996.56 and 11,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012, 28,996.56 and 11,580.66 is: 15,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012 : 28,996.56 = 11,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012/28,996.56 = 11,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012x = 28,996.56 × 11,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012x = 335,799,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,799,302.53/21,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.31

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