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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,438.69, 28,205.49 and 11,941.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,438.69, 28,205.49 and 11,941.29 is: 16,479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,438.69 : 28,205.49 = 11,941.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,438.69/28,205.49 = 11,941.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,438.69x = 28,205.49 × 11,941.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,438.69x = 336,809,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,809,935.68/20,438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,479.04

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