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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,989.94, 28,966.21 and 11,429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,989.94, 28,966.21 and 11,429.84 is: 15,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,989.94 : 28,966.21 = 11,429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,989.94/28,966.21 = 11,429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,989.94x = 28,966.21 × 11,429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,989.94x = 331,079,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,079,189.55/20,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,773.24

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