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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.98, 28,714.07 and 11,375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.98, 28,714.07 and 11,375.34 is: 15,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.98 : 28,714.07 = 11,375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.98/28,714.07 = 11,375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.98x = 28,714.07 × 11,375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.98x = 326,632,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,632,337.47/20,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.21

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