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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,390.82, 28,137.51 and 11,898.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,390.82, 28,137.51 and 11,898.06 is: 16,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,390.82 : 28,137.51 = 11,898.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,390.82/28,137.51 = 11,898.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,390.82x = 28,137.51 × 11,898.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,390.82x = 334,781,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,781,782.23/20,390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,418.26

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