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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,955.46, 28,918.55 and 11,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,955.46, 28,918.55 and 11,524.03 is: 15,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,955.46 : 28,918.55 = 11,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,955.46/28,918.55 = 11,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,955.46x = 28,918.55 × 11,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,955.46x = 333,258,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,258,237.76/20,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.17

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