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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,804.66, 28,710.88 and 11,373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,804.66, 28,710.88 and 11,373.22 is: 15,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,804.66 : 28,710.88 = 11,373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,804.66/28,710.88 = 11,373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,804.66x = 28,710.88 × 11,373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,804.66x = 326,535,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,535,154.63/20,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.29

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