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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,809.02, 28,716.72 and 11,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,809.02, 28,716.72 and 11,377.59 is: 15,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,809.02 : 28,716.72 = 11,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,809.02/28,716.72 = 11,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,809.02x = 28,716.72 × 11,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,809.02x = 326,727,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,727,066.30/20,809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.22

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