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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,986.64, 28,961.72 and 11,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,986.64, 28,961.72 and 11,555.52 is: 15,946.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,986.64 : 28,961.72 = 11,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,986.64/28,961.72 = 11,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,986.64x = 28,961.72 × 11,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,986.64x = 334,667,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,667,734.69/20,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.70

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