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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,936.41, 28,897.22 and 11,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,936.41, 28,897.22 and 11,989.08 is: 16,547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,936.41 : 28,897.22 = 11,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,936.41/28,897.22 = 11,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,936.41x = 28,897.22 × 11,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,936.41x = 346,451,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,451,112.33/20,936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.78

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