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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.02, 28,706.78 and 11,854.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.02, 28,706.78 and 11,854.71 is: 16,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.02 : 28,706.78 = 11,854.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.02/28,706.78 = 11,854.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.02x = 28,706.78 × 11,854.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.02x = 340,310,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,310,581.57/20,802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,359.50

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