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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,807.44, 28,714.26 and 11,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,807.44, 28,714.26 and 11,376 is: 15,698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,807.44 : 28,714.26 = 11,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,807.44/28,714.26 = 11,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,807.44x = 28,714.26 × 11,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,807.44x = 326,653,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,653,464.42/20,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.88

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