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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,943.38, 28,901.87 and 11,511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,943.38, 28,901.87 and 11,511.74 is: 15,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,943.38 : 28,901.87 = 11,511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,943.38/28,901.87 = 11,511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,943.38x = 28,901.87 × 11,511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,943.38x = 332,710,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,710,610.89/20,943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,886.20

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