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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,954.64, 28,917.39 and 11,523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,954.64, 28,917.39 and 11,523.18 is: 15,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,954.64 : 28,917.39 = 11,523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,954.64/28,917.39 = 11,523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,954.64x = 28,917.39 × 11,523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,954.64x = 333,220,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,220,290.10/20,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,901.98

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