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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.51, 28,083.79 and 11,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.51, 28,083.79 and 11,858.46 is: 16,364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.51 : 28,083.79 = 11,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.51/28,083.79 = 11,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.51x = 28,083.79 × 11,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.51x = 333,030,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,030,567.84/20,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,364.73

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