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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,454.69, 28,230.94 and 11,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,454.69, 28,230.94 and 11,839.62 is: 16,340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,454.69 : 28,230.94 = 11,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,454.69/28,230.94 = 11,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,454.69x = 28,230.94 × 11,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,454.69x = 334,243,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,243,663.31/20,454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,340.69

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