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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,901.94, 28,844.65 and 11,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,901.94, 28,844.65 and 11,949.64 is: 16,490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,901.94 : 28,844.65 = 11,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,901.94/28,844.65 = 11,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,901.94x = 28,844.65 × 11,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,901.94x = 344,683,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,683,183.43/20,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.49

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