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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.87, 28,707.98 and 11,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.87, 28,707.98 and 11,371.43 is: 15,692.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.87 : 28,707.98 = 11,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.87/28,707.98 = 11,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.87x = 28,707.98 × 11,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.87x = 326,450,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,450,799.92/20,802.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,692.58

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