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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,989.84, 28,961.76 and 15,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,989.84, 28,961.76 and 15,952.72 is: 22,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,989.84 : 28,961.76 = 15,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,989.84/28,961.76 = 15,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,989.84x = 28,961.76 × 15,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,989.84x = 462,018,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,018,847.99/20,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.55

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