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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,934.93, 28,889.87 and 11,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,934.93, 28,889.87 and 11,503.29 is: 15,874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,934.93 : 28,889.87 = 11,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,934.93/28,889.87 = 11,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,934.93x = 28,889.87 × 11,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,934.93x = 332,328,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,328,552.67/20,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,874.36

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