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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,757.11, 28,645.44 and 11,805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,757.11, 28,645.44 and 11,805.90 is: 16,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,757.11 : 28,645.44 = 11,805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,757.11/28,645.44 = 11,805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,757.11x = 28,645.44 × 11,805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,757.11x = 338,185,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,185,229.61/20,757.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.50

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