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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,426.73, 28,189.62 and 11,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,426.73, 28,189.62 and 11,934.24 is: 16,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,426.73 : 28,189.62 = 11,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,426.73/28,189.62 = 11,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,426.73x = 28,189.62 × 11,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,426.73x = 336,421,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,421,690.59/20,426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.68

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