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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,950.63, 28,912.38 and 11,519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,950.63, 28,912.38 and 11,519.19 is: 15,896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,950.63 : 28,912.38 = 11,519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,950.63/28,912.38 = 11,519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,950.63x = 28,912.38 × 11,519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,950.63x = 333,047,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,047,155.38/20,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,896.76

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