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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.48, 28,969.65 and 11,432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.48, 28,969.65 and 11,432.39 is: 15,776.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.48 : 28,969.65 = 11,432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.48/28,969.65 = 11,432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.48x = 28,969.65 × 11,432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.48x = 331,192,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,192,192.12/20,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,776.71

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