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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,381.56, 28,126.85 and 11,883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,381.56, 28,126.85 and 11,883.45 is: 16,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,381.56 : 28,126.85 = 11,883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,381.56/28,126.85 = 11,883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,381.56x = 28,126.85 × 11,883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,381.56x = 334,244,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,244,015.63/20,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,399.33

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