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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,960.71, 28,925.22 and 11,887.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,960.71, 28,925.22 and 11,887.74 is: 16,404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,960.71 : 28,925.22 = 11,887.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,960.71/28,925.22 = 11,887.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,960.71x = 28,925.22 × 11,887.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,960.71x = 343,855,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,855,494.80/20,960.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,404.76

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