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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.89, 28,975.13 and 11,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.89, 28,975.13 and 11,436.59 is: 15,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.89 : 28,975.13 = 11,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.89/28,975.13 = 11,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.89x = 28,975.13 × 11,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.89x = 331,376,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,376,804.48/20,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,782.19

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