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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,856.53, 28,774.97 and 11,897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,856.53, 28,774.97 and 11,897.73 is: 16,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,856.53 : 28,774.97 = 11,897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,856.53/28,774.97 = 11,897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,856.53x = 28,774.97 × 11,897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,856.53x = 342,356,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,356,764.33/20,856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,414.85

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