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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.61, 28,713.56 and 11,374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.61, 28,713.56 and 11,374.97 is: 15,697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.61 : 28,713.56 = 11,374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.61/28,713.56 = 11,374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.61x = 28,713.56 × 11,374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.61x = 326,615,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,615,683.15/20,806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,697.69

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