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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,965.14, 28,931.26 and 11,533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,965.14, 28,931.26 and 11,533.69 is: 15,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,965.14 : 28,931.26 = 11,533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,965.14/28,931.26 = 11,533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,965.14x = 28,931.26 × 11,533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,965.14x = 333,684,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,684,184.15/20,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,916.14

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