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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,893.76, 28,835.36 and 11,939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,893.76, 28,835.36 and 11,939.54 is: 16,477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,893.76 : 28,835.36 = 11,939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,893.76/28,835.36 = 11,939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,893.76x = 28,835.36 × 11,939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,893.76x = 344,280,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,280,775.03/20,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,477.68

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