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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.30, 28,996.80 and 11,580.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.30, 28,996.80 and 11,580.87 is: 15,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.30 : 28,996.80 = 11,580.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.30/28,996.80 = 11,580.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.30x = 28,996.80 × 11,580.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.30x = 335,808,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,808,171.22/21,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.50

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