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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,982.57, 28,955.93 and 11,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,982.57, 28,955.93 and 11,551.14 is: 15,940.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,982.57 : 28,955.93 = 11,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,982.57/28,955.93 = 11,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,982.57x = 28,955.93 × 11,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,982.57x = 334,473,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,473,943.50/20,982.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.56

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