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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,741.82, 28,623.51 and 11,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,741.82, 28,623.51 and 11,309.82 is: 15,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,741.82 : 28,623.51 = 11,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,741.82/28,623.51 = 11,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,741.82x = 28,623.51 × 11,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,741.82x = 323,726,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,726,745.87/20,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.44

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