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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.51, 28,968.84 and 11,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.51, 28,968.84 and 11,560.68 is: 15,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.51 : 28,968.84 = 11,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.51/28,968.84 = 11,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.51x = 28,968.84 × 11,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.51x = 334,899,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,899,489.21/20,991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,954.04

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