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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.54, 28,970.22 and 11,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.54, 28,970.22 and 11,561.68 is: 15,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.54 : 28,970.22 = 11,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.54/28,970.22 = 11,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.54x = 28,970.22 × 11,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.54x = 334,944,413.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,944,413.17/20,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.40

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