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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,933.37, 28,888.92 and 11,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,933.37, 28,888.92 and 11,502 is: 15,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,933.37 : 28,888.92 = 11,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,933.37/28,888.92 = 11,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,933.37x = 28,888.92 × 11,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,933.37x = 332,280,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,280,357.84/20,933.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.24

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