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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,952.64, 28,914.84 and 11,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,952.64, 28,914.84 and 11,521.52 is: 15,899.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,952.64 : 28,914.84 = 11,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,952.64/28,914.84 = 11,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,952.64x = 28,914.84 × 11,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,952.64x = 333,142,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,142,907.36/20,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.81

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