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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,754.22, 28,639.65 and 11,803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,754.22, 28,639.65 and 11,803.90 is: 16,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,754.22 : 28,639.65 = 11,803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,754.22/28,639.65 = 11,803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,754.22x = 28,639.65 × 11,803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,754.22x = 338,059,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,059,537.30/20,754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,288.72

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