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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,920.11, 28,870.41 and 11,488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,920.11, 28,870.41 and 11,488.67 is: 15,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,920.11 : 28,870.41 = 11,488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,920.11/28,870.41 = 11,488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,920.11x = 28,870.41 × 11,488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,920.11x = 331,682,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,682,613.25/20,920.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,854.73

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