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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,951.63, 28,913.76 and 11,520.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,951.63, 28,913.76 and 11,520.19 is: 15,898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,951.63 : 28,913.76 = 11,520.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,951.63/28,913.76 = 11,520.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,951.63x = 28,913.76 × 11,520.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,951.63x = 333,091,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,091,951.21/20,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.14

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