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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,450.17, 28,228.95 and 11,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,450.17, 28,228.95 and 11,955.05 is: 16,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,450.17 : 28,228.95 = 11,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,450.17/28,228.95 = 11,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,450.17x = 28,228.95 × 11,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,450.17x = 337,478,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,478,519.18/20,450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.48

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