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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,855.10, 28,780.20 and 11,902.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,855.10, 28,780.20 and 11,902.98 is: 16,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,855.10 : 28,780.20 = 11,902.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,855.10/28,780.20 = 11,902.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,855.10x = 28,780.20 × 11,902.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,855.10x = 342,570,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,570,145.00/20,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,426.20

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