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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,755.12, 28,641.92 and 11,802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,755.12, 28,641.92 and 11,802.62 is: 16,287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,755.12 : 28,641.92 = 11,802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,755.12/28,641.92 = 11,802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,755.12x = 28,641.92 × 11,802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,755.12x = 338,049,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,049,697.83/20,755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,287.53

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