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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,805.19, 28,711.26 and 11,373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,805.19, 28,711.26 and 11,373.75 is: 15,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,805.19 : 28,711.26 = 11,373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,805.19/28,711.26 = 11,373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,805.19x = 28,711.26 × 11,373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,805.19x = 326,554,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,554,693.43/20,805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.83

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