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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,807.57, 28,711.58 and 11,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,807.57, 28,711.58 and 11,853.33 is: 16,355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,807.57 : 28,711.58 = 11,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,807.57/28,711.58 = 11,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,807.57x = 28,711.58 × 11,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,807.57x = 340,327,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,327,773.29/20,807.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,355.96

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