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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,293.65, 28,005.20 and 11,800.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,293.65, 28,005.20 and 11,800.75 is: 16,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,293.65 : 28,005.20 = 11,800.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,293.65/28,005.20 = 11,800.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,293.65x = 28,005.20 × 11,800.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,293.65x = 330,482,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,482,304.90/20,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,285.01

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