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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.12, 28,996.92 and 11,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.12, 28,996.92 and 11,580.72 is: 15,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.12 : 28,996.92 = 11,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.12/28,996.92 = 11,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.12x = 28,996.92 × 11,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.12x = 335,805,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,805,211.38/21,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.50

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