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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,804.94, 28,710.93 and 11,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,804.94, 28,710.93 and 11,373.50 is: 15,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,804.94 : 28,710.93 = 11,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,804.94/28,710.93 = 11,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,804.94x = 28,710.93 × 11,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,804.94x = 326,543,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,543,618.80/20,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.48

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