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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,942.76, 28,901.04 and 11,511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,942.76, 28,901.04 and 11,511.38 is: 15,885.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,942.76 : 28,901.04 = 11,511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,942.76/28,901.04 = 11,511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,942.76x = 28,901.04 × 11,511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,942.76x = 332,690,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,690,853.84/20,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,885.72

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