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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.62, 28,970.01 and 11,561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.62, 28,970.01 and 11,561.25 is: 15,954.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.62 : 28,970.01 = 11,561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.62/28,970.01 = 11,561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.62x = 28,970.01 × 11,561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.62x = 334,929,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,929,528.11/20,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,954.63

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