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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,445.32, 28,214.84 and 11,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,445.32, 28,214.84 and 11,949.68 is: 16,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,445.32 : 28,214.84 = 11,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,445.32/28,214.84 = 11,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,445.32x = 28,214.84 × 11,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,445.32x = 337,158,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,158,309.25/20,445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.73

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