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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,860.08, 28,788.97 and 11,908.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,860.08, 28,788.97 and 11,908.93 is: 16,435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,860.08 : 28,788.97 = 11,908.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,860.08/28,788.97 = 11,908.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,860.08x = 28,788.97 × 11,908.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,860.08x = 342,845,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,845,828.50/20,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,435.50

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