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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,910.72, 28,855.92 and 11,479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,910.72, 28,855.92 and 11,479.48 is: 15,841.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,910.72 : 28,855.92 = 11,479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,910.72/28,855.92 = 11,479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,910.72x = 28,855.92 × 11,479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,910.72x = 331,250,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,250,956.52/20,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.20

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