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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,906.46, 28,850.87 and 11,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,906.46, 28,850.87 and 11,474.82 is: 15,835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,906.46 : 28,850.87 = 11,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,906.46/28,850.87 = 11,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,906.46x = 28,850.87 × 11,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,906.46x = 331,058,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,058,568.78/20,906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.23

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