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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,855.24, 28,779.95 and 11,907.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,855.24, 28,779.95 and 11,907.98 is: 16,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,855.24 : 28,779.95 = 11,907.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,855.24/28,779.95 = 11,907.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,855.24x = 28,779.95 × 11,907.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,855.24x = 342,711,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,711,009.46/20,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.85

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