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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,800.59, 28,704.34 and 11,368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,800.59, 28,704.34 and 11,368.95 is: 15,688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,800.59 : 28,704.34 = 11,368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,800.59/28,704.34 = 11,368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,800.59x = 28,704.34 × 11,368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,800.59x = 326,338,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,338,206.24/20,800.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.89

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