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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.76, 28,973.58 and 11,563.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.76, 28,973.58 and 11,563.72 is: 15,958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.76 : 28,973.58 = 11,563.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.76/28,973.58 = 11,563.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.76x = 28,973.58 × 11,563.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.76x = 335,042,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,042,366.52/20,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,958.38

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