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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.07, 28,795.82 and 11,911.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.07, 28,795.82 and 11,911.95 is: 16,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.07 : 28,795.82 = 11,911.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.07/28,795.82 = 11,911.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.07x = 28,795.82 × 11,911.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.07x = 343,014,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,014,308.49/20,864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.43

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