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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.97, 28,997.84 and 11,581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.97, 28,997.84 and 11,581.53 is: 15,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.97 : 28,997.84 = 11,581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.97/28,997.84 = 11,581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.97x = 28,997.84 × 11,581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.97x = 335,839,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,839,353.90/21,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.48

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