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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,819.52, 28,730.22 and 11,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,819.52, 28,730.22 and 11,869.90 is: 16,380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,819.52 : 28,730.22 = 11,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,819.52/28,730.22 = 11,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,819.52x = 28,730.22 × 11,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,819.52x = 341,024,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,024,850.85/20,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,380.06

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