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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,955.52, 28,918.74 and 11,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,955.52, 28,918.74 and 11,524.72 is: 15,904.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,955.52 : 28,918.74 = 11,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,955.52/28,918.74 = 11,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,955.52x = 28,918.74 × 11,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,955.52x = 333,280,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,280,381.25/20,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,904.18

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