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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,750.82, 28,642.23 and 11,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,750.82, 28,642.23 and 11,803.29 is: 16,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,750.82 : 28,642.23 = 11,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,750.82/28,642.23 = 11,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,750.82x = 28,642.23 × 11,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,750.82x = 338,072,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,072,546.94/20,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.01

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