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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,804.79, 28,707.28 and 11,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,804.79, 28,707.28 and 11,852.47 is: 16,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,804.79 : 28,707.28 = 11,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,804.79/28,707.28 = 11,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,804.79x = 28,707.28 × 11,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,804.79x = 340,252,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,252,174.98/20,804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.51

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