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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,314.26, 28,036.90 and 11,929.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,314.26, 28,036.90 and 11,929.14 is: 16,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,314.26 : 28,036.90 = 11,929.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,314.26/28,036.90 = 11,929.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,314.26x = 28,036.90 × 11,929.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,314.26x = 334,456,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,456,105.27/20,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,464.10

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