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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,858.62, 28,784.92 and 11,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,858.62, 28,784.92 and 11,427.52 is: 15,769.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,858.62 : 28,784.92 = 11,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,858.62/28,784.92 = 11,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,858.62x = 28,784.92 × 11,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,858.62x = 328,940,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,940,249.00/20,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,769.99

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