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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,990.51, 28,966.77 and 11,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,990.51, 28,966.77 and 11,559 is: 15,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,990.51 : 28,966.77 = 11,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,990.51/28,966.77 = 11,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,990.51x = 28,966.77 × 11,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,990.51x = 334,826,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,826,894.43/20,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,951.35

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