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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,986.59, 28,961.44 and 11,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,986.59, 28,961.44 and 11,555.16 is: 15,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,986.59 : 28,961.44 = 11,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,986.59/28,961.44 = 11,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,986.59x = 28,961.44 × 11,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,986.59x = 334,654,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,654,073.03/20,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.09

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