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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,407.76, 28,166.64 and 11,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,407.76, 28,166.64 and 11,910.88 is: 16,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,407.76 : 28,166.64 = 11,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,407.76/28,166.64 = 11,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,407.76x = 28,166.64 × 11,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,407.76x = 335,489,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,489,469.04/20,407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.31

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