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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,954.57, 28,916.10 and 11,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,954.57, 28,916.10 and 11,523.14 is: 15,901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,954.57 : 28,916.10 = 11,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,954.57/28,916.10 = 11,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,954.57x = 28,916.10 × 11,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,954.57x = 333,204,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,204,268.55/20,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,901.27

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