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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,955.30, 28,917.99 and 11,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,955.30, 28,917.99 and 11,523.84 is: 15,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,955.30 : 28,917.99 = 11,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,955.30/28,917.99 = 11,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,955.30x = 28,917.99 × 11,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,955.30x = 333,246,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,246,289.88/20,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.72

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