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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,945.42, 28,905.28 and 11,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,945.42, 28,905.28 and 11,993.84 is: 16,551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,945.42 : 28,905.28 = 11,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,945.42/28,905.28 = 11,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,945.42x = 28,905.28 × 11,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,945.42x = 346,685,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,685,303.48/20,945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.84

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