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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,013.58, 28,989.56 and 15,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,013.58, 28,989.56 and 15,043.08 is: 20,752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,013.58 : 28,989.56 = 15,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,013.58/28,989.56 = 15,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,013.58x = 28,989.56 × 15,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,013.58x = 436,092,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,092,270.24/21,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.88

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