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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,944.63, 28,903.67 and 11,513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,944.63, 28,903.67 and 11,513.26 is: 15,888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,944.63 : 28,903.67 = 11,513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,944.63/28,903.67 = 11,513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,944.63x = 28,903.67 × 11,513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,944.63x = 332,775,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,775,467.66/20,944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,888.34

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