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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,989.13, 28,965.60 and 11,558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,989.13, 28,965.60 and 11,558.30 is: 15,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,989.13 : 28,965.60 = 11,558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,989.13/28,965.60 = 11,558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,989.13x = 28,965.60 × 11,558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,989.13x = 334,792,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,792,949.65/20,989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,950.78

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