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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,013.76, 28,998.60 and 11,453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,013.76, 28,998.60 and 11,453.73 is: 15,805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,013.76 : 28,998.60 = 11,453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,013.76/28,998.60 = 11,453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,013.76x = 28,998.60 × 11,453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,013.76x = 332,142,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,142,134.78/21,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.94

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