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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,810.79, 28,713.36 and 11,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,810.79, 28,713.36 and 11,858.10 is: 16,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,810.79 : 28,713.36 = 11,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,810.79/28,713.36 = 11,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,810.79x = 28,713.36 × 11,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,810.79x = 340,486,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,486,001.89/20,810.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,361.03

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