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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,800.72, 28,706.98 and 11,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,800.72, 28,706.98 and 11,370.70 is: 15,692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,800.72 : 28,706.98 = 11,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,800.72/28,706.98 = 11,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,800.72x = 28,706.98 × 11,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,800.72x = 326,418,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,418,457.49/20,800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.65

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