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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,851.22, 28,774.44 and 11,898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,851.22, 28,774.44 and 11,898.70 is: 16,420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,851.22 : 28,774.44 = 11,898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,851.22/28,774.44 = 11,898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,851.22x = 28,774.44 × 11,898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,851.22x = 342,378,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,378,357.29/20,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.06

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