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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.54, 28,959.92 and 11,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.54, 28,959.92 and 11,553.54 is: 15,943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.54 : 28,959.92 = 11,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.54/28,959.92 = 11,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.54x = 28,959.92 × 11,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.54x = 334,589,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,589,594.12/20,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.82

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