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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,855.26, 28,780.24 and 11,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,855.26, 28,780.24 and 11,423.84 is: 15,764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,855.26 : 28,780.24 = 11,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,855.26/28,780.24 = 11,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,855.26x = 28,780.24 × 11,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,855.26x = 328,780,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,780,856.92/20,855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,764.89

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