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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,297.63, 28,010.84 and 11,799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,297.63, 28,010.84 and 11,799.92 is: 16,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,297.63 : 28,010.84 = 11,799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,297.63/28,010.84 = 11,799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,297.63x = 28,010.84 × 11,799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,297.63x = 330,525,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,525,472.08/20,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.95

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