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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,379.36, 28,118.40 and 11,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,379.36, 28,118.40 and 11,994.24 is: 16,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,379.36 : 28,118.40 = 11,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,379.36/28,118.40 = 11,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,379.36x = 28,118.40 × 11,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,379.36x = 337,258,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,258,838.02/20,379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.04

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