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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,799.83, 28,699.77 and 11,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,799.83, 28,699.77 and 11,847.14 is: 16,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,799.83 : 28,699.77 = 11,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,799.83/28,699.77 = 11,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,799.83x = 28,699.77 × 11,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,799.83x = 340,010,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,010,049.66/20,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.77

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