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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.79, 28,778.92 and 11,901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.79, 28,778.92 and 11,901.65 is: 16,425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.79 : 28,778.92 = 11,901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.79/28,778.92 = 11,901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.79x = 28,778.92 × 11,901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.79x = 342,516,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,516,633.22/20,852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.46

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