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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,968.62, 28,936.80 and 11,537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,968.62, 28,936.80 and 11,537.16 is: 15,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,968.62 : 28,936.80 = 11,537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,968.62/28,936.80 = 11,537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,968.62x = 28,936.80 × 11,537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,968.62x = 333,848,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,848,491.49/20,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.34

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