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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,988.33, 28,963.62 and 11,556.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,988.33, 28,963.62 and 11,556.69 is: 15,948.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,988.33 : 28,963.62 = 11,556.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,988.33/28,963.62 = 11,556.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,988.33x = 28,963.62 × 11,556.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,988.33x = 334,723,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,723,577.62/20,988.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,948.08

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