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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,984.76, 28,960.61 and 11,555.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,984.76, 28,960.61 and 11,555.01 is: 15,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,984.76 : 28,960.61 = 11,555.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,984.76/28,960.61 = 11,555.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,984.76x = 28,960.61 × 11,555.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,984.76x = 334,640,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,640,080.38/20,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.81

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