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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,945.63, 28,905.05 and 11,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,945.63, 28,905.05 and 11,514.26 is: 15,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,945.63 : 28,905.05 = 11,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,945.63/28,905.05 = 11,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,945.63x = 28,905.05 × 11,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,945.63x = 332,820,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,820,261.01/20,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,889.72

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