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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,951.43, 28,904.73 and 11,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,951.43, 28,904.73 and 11,994.11 is: 16,547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,951.43 : 28,904.73 = 11,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,951.43/28,904.73 = 11,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,951.43x = 28,904.73 × 11,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,951.43x = 346,686,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,686,366.62/20,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.15

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