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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,964.72, 28,938.42 and 13,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,964.72, 28,938.42 and 13,011.60 is: 17,960.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,964.72 : 28,938.42 = 13,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,964.72/28,938.42 = 13,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,964.72x = 28,938.42 × 13,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,964.72x = 376,535,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,535,145.67/20,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.42

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