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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.26, 28,996.54 and 11,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.26, 28,996.54 and 11,452.23 is: 15,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.26 : 28,996.54 = 11,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.26/28,996.54 = 11,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.26x = 28,996.54 × 11,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.26x = 332,075,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,075,125.39/21,012.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,803.88

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