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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,804.54, 28,711.42 and 11,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,804.54, 28,711.42 and 11,854.85 is: 16,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,804.54 : 28,711.42 = 11,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,804.54/28,711.42 = 11,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,804.54x = 28,711.42 × 11,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,804.54x = 340,369,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,369,404.19/20,804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,360.35

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