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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,891.93, 28,829.82 and 11,938.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,891.93, 28,829.82 and 11,938.89 is: 16,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,891.93 : 28,829.82 = 11,938.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,891.93/28,829.82 = 11,938.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,891.93x = 28,829.82 × 11,938.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,891.93x = 344,196,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,196,202.58/20,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.08

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