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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.84, 28,713.72 and 11,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.84, 28,713.72 and 11,375.38 is: 15,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.84 : 28,713.72 = 11,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.84/28,713.72 = 11,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.84x = 28,713.72 × 11,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.84x = 326,629,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,629,476.21/20,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.18

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