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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,941.68, 28,902.24 and 11,990.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,941.68, 28,902.24 and 11,990.64 is: 16,548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,941.68 : 28,902.24 = 11,990.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,941.68/28,902.24 = 11,990.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,941.68x = 28,902.24 × 11,990.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,941.68x = 346,556,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,556,355.03/20,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.64

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