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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.12, 28,706.94 and 11,370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.12, 28,706.94 and 11,370.69 is: 15,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.12 : 28,706.94 = 11,370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.12/28,706.94 = 11,370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.12x = 28,706.94 × 11,370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.12x = 326,417,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,417,715.59/20,802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.56

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