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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,926.69, 28,878.83 and 11,495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,926.69, 28,878.83 and 11,495.86 is: 15,864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,926.69 : 28,878.83 = 11,495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,926.69/28,878.83 = 11,495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,926.69x = 28,878.83 × 11,495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,926.69x = 331,986,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,986,900.08/20,926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,864.28

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