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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,851.48, 28,777.11 and 11,900.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,851.48, 28,777.11 and 11,900.33 is: 16,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,851.48 : 28,777.11 = 11,900.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,851.48/28,777.11 = 11,900.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,851.48x = 28,777.11 × 11,900.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,851.48x = 342,457,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,457,186.72/20,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.64

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