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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,803.68, 28,711.04 and 11,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,803.68, 28,711.04 and 11,373.66 is: 15,696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,803.68 : 28,711.04 = 11,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,803.68/28,711.04 = 11,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,803.68x = 28,711.04 × 11,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,803.68x = 326,549,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,549,550.34/20,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.72

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