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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,986.97, 28,961.08 and 11,426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,986.97, 28,961.08 and 11,426.62 is: 15,768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,986.97 : 28,961.08 = 11,426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,986.97/28,961.08 = 11,426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,986.97x = 28,961.08 × 11,426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,986.97x = 330,927,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,927,257.49/20,986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,768.22

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