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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,908.01, 28,839.93 and 12,404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,908.01, 28,839.93 and 12,404.11 is: 17,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,908.01 : 28,839.93 = 12,404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,908.01/28,839.93 = 12,404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,908.01x = 28,839.93 × 12,404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,908.01x = 357,733,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,733,746.68/20,908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,109.89

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