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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,870.69, 28,795.95 and 11,916.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,870.69, 28,795.95 and 11,916.41 is: 16,441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,870.69 : 28,795.95 = 11,916.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,870.69/28,795.95 = 11,916.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,870.69x = 28,795.95 × 11,916.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,870.69x = 343,144,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,144,346.54/20,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.45

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