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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,405.34, 28,159.48 and 11,913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,405.34, 28,159.48 and 11,913.36 is: 16,440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,405.34 : 28,159.48 = 11,913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,405.34/28,159.48 = 11,913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,405.34x = 28,159.48 × 11,913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,405.34x = 335,473,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,473,887.27/20,405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.49

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