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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,955.87, 28,918.52 and 11,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,955.87, 28,918.52 and 11,524.43 is: 15,903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,955.87 : 28,918.52 = 11,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,955.87/28,918.52 = 11,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,955.87x = 28,918.52 × 11,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,955.87x = 333,269,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,269,560.55/20,955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.40

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