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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.54, 28,968.48 and 11,560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.54, 28,968.48 and 11,560.44 is: 15,953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.54 : 28,968.48 = 11,560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.54/28,968.48 = 11,560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.54x = 28,968.48 × 11,560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.54x = 334,888,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,888,374.93/20,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,953.49

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