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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.72, 28,968.52 and 11,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.72, 28,968.52 and 11,560.28 is: 15,953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.72 : 28,968.52 = 11,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.72/28,968.52 = 11,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.72x = 28,968.52 × 11,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.72x = 334,884,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,884,144.58/20,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,953.15

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