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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,993.63, 28,971.36 and 11,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,993.63, 28,971.36 and 11,562.80 is: 15,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,993.63 : 28,971.36 = 11,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,993.63/28,971.36 = 11,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,993.63x = 28,971.36 × 11,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,993.63x = 334,989,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,989,896.55/20,993.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.74

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