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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,858.08, 28,783.99 and 11,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,858.08, 28,783.99 and 11,297.76 is: 15,590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,858.08 : 28,783.99 = 11,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,858.08/28,783.99 = 11,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,858.08x = 28,783.99 × 11,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,858.08x = 325,194,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,194,610.86/20,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.82

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