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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,968.13, 28,934.69 and 11,407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,968.13, 28,934.69 and 11,407.92 is: 15,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,968.13 : 28,934.69 = 11,407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,968.13/28,934.69 = 11,407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,968.13x = 28,934.69 × 11,407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,968.13x = 330,084,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,084,571.71/20,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,742.21

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