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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.12, 28,926.96 and 11,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.12, 28,926.96 and 11,530.28 is: 15,912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.12 : 28,926.96 = 11,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.12/28,926.96 = 11,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.12x = 28,926.96 × 11,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.12x = 333,535,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,535,948.35/20,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.12

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