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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,954.93, 28,917.81 and 11,523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,954.93, 28,917.81 and 11,523.49 is: 15,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,954.93 : 28,917.81 = 11,523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,954.93/28,917.81 = 11,523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,954.93x = 28,917.81 × 11,523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,954.93x = 333,234,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,234,094.36/20,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.42

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