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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,942.76, 28,902.66 and 11,993.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,942.76, 28,902.66 and 11,993.08 is: 16,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,942.76 : 28,902.66 = 11,993.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,942.76/28,902.66 = 11,993.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,942.76x = 28,902.66 × 11,993.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,942.76x = 346,631,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,631,913.59/20,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.40

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