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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,855.60, 28,782.75 and 11,904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,855.60, 28,782.75 and 11,904.42 is: 16,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,855.60 : 28,782.75 = 11,904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,855.60/28,782.75 = 11,904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,855.60x = 28,782.75 × 11,904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,855.60x = 342,641,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,641,944.76/20,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,429.25

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