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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,934.75, 28,889.97 and 11,503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,934.75, 28,889.97 and 11,503.38 is: 15,874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,934.75 : 28,889.97 = 11,503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,934.75/28,889.97 = 11,503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,934.75x = 28,889.97 × 11,503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,934.75x = 332,332,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,332,303.10/20,934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,874.67

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