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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.68, 28,960.44 and 11,554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.68, 28,960.44 and 11,554.58 is: 15,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.68 : 28,960.44 = 11,554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.68/28,960.44 = 11,554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.68x = 28,960.44 × 11,554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.68x = 334,625,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,625,749.89/20,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,945.43

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