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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,803.96, 28,709.38 and 11,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,803.96, 28,709.38 and 11,372.52 is: 15,694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,803.96 : 28,709.38 = 11,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,803.96/28,709.38 = 11,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,803.96x = 28,709.38 × 11,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,803.96x = 326,497,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,497,998.24/20,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,694.03

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