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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.02, 28,967.64 and 11,559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.02, 28,967.64 and 11,559.62 is: 15,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.02 : 28,967.64 = 11,559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.02/28,967.64 = 11,559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.02x = 28,967.64 × 11,559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.02x = 334,854,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,854,910.70/20,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.29

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