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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,993.92, 28,971.61 and 11,562.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,993.92, 28,971.61 and 11,562.49 is: 15,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,993.92 : 28,971.61 = 11,562.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,993.92/28,971.61 = 11,562.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,993.92x = 28,971.61 × 11,562.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,993.92x = 334,983,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,983,806.05/20,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.23

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