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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,803.25, 28,708.50 and 11,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,803.25, 28,708.50 and 11,371.82 is: 15,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,803.25 : 28,708.50 = 11,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,803.25/28,708.50 = 11,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,803.25x = 28,708.50 × 11,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,803.25x = 326,467,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,467,750.93/20,803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.12

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