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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.15, 28,941.35 and 11,899.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.15, 28,941.35 and 11,899.18 is: 16,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.15 : 28,941.35 = 11,899.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.15/28,941.35 = 11,899.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.15x = 28,941.35 × 11,899.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.15x = 344,378,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,378,201.24/20,972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.74

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