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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.39, 28,967.94 and 11,559.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.39, 28,967.94 and 11,559.75 is: 15,952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.39 : 28,967.94 = 11,559.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.39/28,967.94 = 11,559.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.39x = 28,967.94 × 11,559.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.39x = 334,862,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,862,144.42/20,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.36

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