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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,804.09, 28,709.17 and 11,372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,804.09, 28,709.17 and 11,372.45 is: 15,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,804.09 : 28,709.17 = 11,372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,804.09/28,709.17 = 11,372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,804.09x = 28,709.17 × 11,372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,804.09x = 326,493,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,493,428.39/20,804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,693.72

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