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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.98, 28,713.74 and 11,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.98, 28,713.74 and 11,375.54 is: 15,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.98 : 28,713.74 = 11,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.98/28,713.74 = 11,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.98x = 28,713.74 × 11,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.98x = 326,634,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,634,297.92/20,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.30

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