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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,853.13, 28,777.74 and 11,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,853.13, 28,777.74 and 11,421.70 is: 15,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,853.13 : 28,777.74 = 11,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,853.13/28,777.74 = 11,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,853.13x = 28,777.74 × 11,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,853.13x = 328,690,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,690,712.96/20,853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.18

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