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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,930.52, 28,883.34 and 11,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,930.52, 28,883.34 and 11,498.52 is: 15,867.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,930.52 : 28,883.34 = 11,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,930.52/28,883.34 = 11,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,930.52x = 28,883.34 × 11,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,930.52x = 332,115,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,115,662.66/20,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.53

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