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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,014.83, 28,991.28 and 15,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,014.83, 28,991.28 and 15,044.32 is: 20,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,014.83 : 28,991.28 = 15,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,014.83/28,991.28 = 15,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,014.83x = 28,991.28 × 15,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,014.83x = 436,154,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,154,093.53/21,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.59

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