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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,950.08, 28,909.88 and 11,518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,950.08, 28,909.88 and 11,518.64 is: 15,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,950.08 : 28,909.88 = 11,518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,950.08/28,909.88 = 11,518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,950.08x = 28,909.88 × 11,518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,950.08x = 333,002,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,002,500.16/20,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.05

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