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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,990.52, 28,966.98 and 11,559.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,990.52, 28,966.98 and 11,559.96 is: 15,952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,990.52 : 28,966.98 = 11,559.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,990.52/28,966.98 = 11,559.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,990.52x = 28,966.98 × 11,559.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,990.52x = 334,857,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,857,130.12/20,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.78

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