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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.62, 28,973.88 and 11,564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.62, 28,973.88 and 11,564.16 is: 15,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.62 : 28,973.88 = 11,564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.62/28,973.88 = 11,564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.62x = 28,973.88 × 11,564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.62x = 335,058,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,058,584.14/20,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,958.50

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