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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,808.52, 28,716.03 and 11,377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,808.52, 28,716.03 and 11,377.09 is: 15,700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,808.52 : 28,716.03 = 11,377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,808.52/28,716.03 = 11,377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,808.52x = 28,716.03 × 11,377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,808.52x = 326,704,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,704,857.75/20,808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.53

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