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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,801.88, 28,706.67 and 11,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,801.88, 28,706.67 and 11,370.51 is: 15,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,801.88 : 28,706.67 = 11,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,801.88/28,706.67 = 11,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,801.88x = 28,706.67 × 11,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,801.88x = 326,409,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,409,478.30/20,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.35

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