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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,929.58, 28,882.81 and 11,498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,929.58, 28,882.81 and 11,498.14 is: 15,867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,929.58 : 28,882.81 = 11,498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,929.58/28,882.81 = 11,498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,929.58x = 28,882.81 × 11,498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,929.58x = 332,098,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,098,592.97/20,929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.43

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