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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,930.51, 28,883.98 and 11,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,930.51, 28,883.98 and 11,498.87 is: 15,868.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,930.51 : 28,883.98 = 11,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,930.51/28,883.98 = 11,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,930.51x = 28,883.98 × 11,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,930.51x = 332,133,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,133,131.10/20,930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.37

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