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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.76, 28,796.13 and 11,910.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.76, 28,796.13 and 11,910.21 is: 16,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.76 : 28,796.13 = 11,910.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.76/28,796.13 = 11,910.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.76x = 28,796.13 × 11,910.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.76x = 342,967,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,967,955.49/20,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.67

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