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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,941.36, 28,890.84 and 11,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,941.36, 28,890.84 and 11,984.08 is: 16,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,941.36 : 28,890.84 = 11,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,941.36/28,890.84 = 11,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,941.36x = 28,890.84 × 11,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,941.36x = 346,230,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,230,137.83/20,941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.32

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