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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.95, 28,973.98 and 11,435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.95, 28,973.98 and 11,435.95 is: 15,781.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.95 : 28,973.98 = 11,435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.95/28,973.98 = 11,435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.95x = 28,973.98 × 11,435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.95x = 331,344,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,344,864.11/20,995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,781.37

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