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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.28, 28,703.84 and 11,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.28, 28,703.84 and 11,849.96 is: 16,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.28 : 28,703.84 = 11,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.28/28,703.84 = 11,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.28x = 28,703.84 × 11,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.28x = 340,139,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,139,355.85/20,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,351.06

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