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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,807.61, 28,714.94 and 11,375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,807.61, 28,714.94 and 11,375.97 is: 15,699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,807.61 : 28,714.94 = 11,375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,807.61/28,714.94 = 11,375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,807.61x = 28,714.94 × 11,375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,807.61x = 326,660,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,660,295.99/20,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.08

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