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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,990.52, 28,968.56 and 11,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,990.52, 28,968.56 and 11,560.76 is: 15,954.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,990.52 : 28,968.56 = 11,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,990.52/28,968.56 = 11,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,990.52x = 28,968.56 × 11,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,990.52x = 334,898,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,898,569.71/20,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,954.75

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