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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,921.54, 28,870.95 and 11,489.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,921.54, 28,870.95 and 11,489.54 is: 15,855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,921.54 : 28,870.95 = 11,489.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,921.54/28,870.95 = 11,489.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,921.54x = 28,870.95 × 11,489.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,921.54x = 331,713,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,713,934.86/20,921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.14

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