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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.24, 28,974.72 and 11,564.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.24, 28,974.72 and 11,564.78 is: 15,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.24 : 28,974.72 = 11,564.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.24/28,974.72 = 11,564.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.24x = 28,974.72 × 11,564.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.24x = 335,086,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,086,262.36/20,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.35

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