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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,986.83, 28,961.55 and 11,555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,986.83, 28,961.55 and 11,555.19 is: 15,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,986.83 : 28,961.55 = 11,555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,986.83/28,961.55 = 11,555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,986.83x = 28,961.55 × 11,555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,986.83x = 334,656,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,656,212.94/20,986.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.01

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