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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,955.76, 28,919.72 and 11,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,955.76, 28,919.72 and 11,525.20 is: 15,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,955.76 : 28,919.72 = 11,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,955.76/28,919.72 = 11,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,955.76x = 28,919.72 × 11,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,955.76x = 333,305,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,305,556.94/20,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,905.20

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