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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.90, 28,968.85 and 11,560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.90, 28,968.85 and 11,560.46 is: 15,953.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.90 : 28,968.85 = 11,560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.90/28,968.85 = 11,560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.90x = 28,968.85 × 11,560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.90x = 334,893,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,893,231.67/20,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,953.45

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