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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,737.92, 28,618.92 and 11,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,737.92, 28,618.92 and 11,307 is: 15,603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,737.92 : 28,618.92 = 11,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,737.92/28,618.92 = 11,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,737.92x = 28,618.92 × 11,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,737.92x = 323,594,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,594,128.44/20,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,603.98

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