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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,960.76, 28,925.25 and 11,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,960.76, 28,925.25 and 11,529.33 is: 15,910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,960.76 : 28,925.25 = 11,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,960.76/28,925.25 = 11,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,960.76x = 28,925.25 × 11,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,960.76x = 333,488,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,488,752.58/20,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.15

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