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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,785.06, 28,683.89 and 11,833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,785.06, 28,683.89 and 11,833.55 is: 16,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,785.06 : 28,683.89 = 11,833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,785.06/28,683.89 = 11,833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,785.06x = 28,683.89 × 11,833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,785.06x = 339,432,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,432,246.51/20,785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,330.59

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