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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.48, 28,778.49 and 11,901.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.48, 28,778.49 and 11,901.33 is: 16,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.48 : 28,778.49 = 11,901.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.48/28,778.49 = 11,901.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.48x = 28,778.49 × 11,901.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.48x = 342,502,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,502,306.39/20,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.02

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