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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.57, 28,971.59 and 11,434.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.57, 28,971.59 and 11,434.47 is: 15,779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.57 : 28,971.59 = 11,434.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.57/28,971.59 = 11,434.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.57x = 28,971.59 × 11,434.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.57x = 331,274,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,274,776.71/20,994.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,779.07

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