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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.26, 28,713.06 and 11,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.26, 28,713.06 and 11,375.46 is: 15,698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.26 : 28,713.06 = 11,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.26/28,713.06 = 11,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.26x = 28,713.06 × 11,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.26x = 326,624,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,624,265.51/20,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.37

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