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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,939.52, 28,895.76 and 11,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,939.52, 28,895.76 and 11,507.52 is: 15,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,939.52 : 28,895.76 = 11,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,939.52/28,895.76 = 11,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,939.52x = 28,895.76 × 11,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,939.52x = 332,518,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,518,536.12/20,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,879.95

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