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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,803.37, 28,708.67 and 11,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,803.37, 28,708.67 and 11,371.94 is: 15,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,803.37 : 28,708.67 = 11,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,803.37/28,708.67 = 11,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,803.37x = 28,708.67 × 11,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,803.37x = 326,473,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,473,215.86/20,803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.29

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