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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,844.68, 28,767.31 and 11,890.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,844.68, 28,767.31 and 11,890.13 is: 16,409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,844.68 : 28,767.31 = 11,890.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,844.68/28,767.31 = 11,890.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,844.68x = 28,767.31 × 11,890.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,844.68x = 342,047,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,047,055.65/20,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,409.32

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