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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,800.98, 28,705.28 and 11,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,800.98, 28,705.28 and 11,369.60 is: 15,690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,800.98 : 28,705.28 = 11,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,800.98/28,705.28 = 11,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,800.98x = 28,705.28 × 11,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,800.98x = 326,367,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,367,551.49/20,800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,690.01

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