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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,905.28, 28,847.78 and 11,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,905.28, 28,847.78 and 11,953.16 is: 16,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,905.28 : 28,847.78 = 11,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,905.28/28,847.78 = 11,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,905.28x = 28,847.78 × 11,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,905.28x = 344,822,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,822,129.98/20,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,494.50

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