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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,757.06, 28,645.25 and 11,805.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,757.06, 28,645.25 and 11,805.55 is: 16,291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,757.06 : 28,645.25 = 11,805.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,757.06/28,645.25 = 11,805.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,757.06x = 28,645.25 × 11,805.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,757.06x = 338,172,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,172,800.50/20,757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,291.94

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