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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,967.63, 28,936.74 and 11,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,967.63, 28,936.74 and 11,536.20 is: 15,920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,967.63 : 28,936.74 = 11,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,967.63/28,936.74 = 11,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,967.63x = 28,936.74 × 11,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,967.63x = 333,820,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,820,019.99/20,967.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.73

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