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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.84, 28,972.86 and 11,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.84, 28,972.86 and 11,563.44 is: 15,957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.84 : 28,972.86 = 11,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.84/28,972.86 = 11,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.84x = 28,972.86 × 11,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.84x = 335,025,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,025,928.24/20,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.54

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