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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,912.68, 28,859.62 and 11,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,912.68, 28,859.62 and 11,481.32 is: 15,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,912.68 : 28,859.62 = 11,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,912.68/28,859.62 = 11,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,912.68x = 28,859.62 × 11,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,912.68x = 331,346,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,346,532.30/20,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.29

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