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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,960.63, 28,925.06 and 11,529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,960.63, 28,925.06 and 11,529.19 is: 15,909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,960.63 : 28,925.06 = 11,529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,960.63/28,925.06 = 11,529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,960.63x = 28,925.06 × 11,529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,960.63x = 333,482,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,482,512.50/20,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.95

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