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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,907.48, 28,847.22 and 11,833.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,907.48, 28,847.22 and 11,833.05 is: 16,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,907.48 : 28,847.22 = 11,833.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,907.48/28,847.22 = 11,833.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,907.48x = 28,847.22 × 11,833.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,907.48x = 341,350,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,350,596.62/20,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,326.72

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