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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,449.74, 28,218.12 and 11,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,449.74, 28,218.12 and 11,837.46 is: 16,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,449.74 : 28,218.12 = 11,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,449.74/28,218.12 = 11,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,449.74x = 28,218.12 × 11,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,449.74x = 334,030,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,030,866.78/20,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,334.24

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