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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,955.57, 28,918.59 and 11,523.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,955.57, 28,918.59 and 11,523.93 is: 15,902.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,955.57 : 28,918.59 = 11,523.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,955.57/28,918.59 = 11,523.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,955.57x = 28,918.59 × 11,523.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,955.57x = 333,255,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,255,806.86/20,955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.97

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