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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,943.62, 28,902.38 and 11,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,943.62, 28,902.38 and 11,383.59 is: 15,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,943.62 : 28,902.38 = 11,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,943.62/28,902.38 = 11,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,943.62x = 28,902.38 × 11,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,943.62x = 329,012,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,012,843.94/20,943.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.45

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