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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,800.59, 28,704.80 and 11,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,800.59, 28,704.80 and 11,848.07 is: 16,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,800.59 : 28,704.80 = 11,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,800.59/28,704.80 = 11,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,800.59x = 28,704.80 × 11,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,800.59x = 340,096,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,096,365.83/20,800.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.32

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