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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,988.51, 28,964.01 and 11,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,988.51, 28,964.01 and 11,557 is: 15,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,988.51 : 28,964.01 = 11,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,988.51/28,964.01 = 11,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,988.51x = 28,964.01 × 11,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,988.51x = 334,737,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,737,063.57/20,988.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,948.59

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