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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.31, 28,974.91 and 11,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.31, 28,974.91 and 11,564.88 is: 15,959.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.31 : 28,974.91 = 11,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.31/28,974.91 = 11,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.31x = 28,974.91 × 11,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.31x = 335,091,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,091,183.37/20,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.53

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