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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,805.61, 28,711.74 and 11,374.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,805.61, 28,711.74 and 11,374.17 is: 15,696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,805.61 : 28,711.74 = 11,374.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,805.61/28,711.74 = 11,374.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,805.61x = 28,711.74 × 11,374.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,805.61x = 326,572,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,572,362.08/20,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.36

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