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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.06, 28,996.95 and 11,580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.06, 28,996.95 and 11,580.63 is: 15,981.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.06 : 28,996.95 = 11,580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.06/28,996.95 = 11,580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.06x = 28,996.95 × 11,580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.06x = 335,802,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,802,949.08/21,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.44

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