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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.57, 28,706.94 and 11,371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.57, 28,706.94 and 11,371.13 is: 15,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.57 : 28,706.94 = 11,371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.57/28,706.94 = 11,371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.57x = 28,706.94 × 11,371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.57x = 326,430,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,430,203.11/20,802.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.82

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