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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,945.69, 28,905.05 and 11,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,945.69, 28,905.05 and 11,996.16 is: 16,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,945.69 : 28,905.05 = 11,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,945.69/28,905.05 = 11,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,945.69x = 28,905.05 × 11,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,945.69x = 346,749,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,749,604.61/20,945.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.70

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