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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.97, 28,713.58 and 11,854.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.97, 28,713.58 and 11,854.46 is: 16,359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.97 : 28,713.58 = 11,854.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.97/28,713.58 = 11,854.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.97x = 28,713.58 × 11,854.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.97x = 340,384,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,384,027.71/20,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,359.14

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