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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,809.54, 28,716.73 and 11,378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,809.54, 28,716.73 and 11,378.10 is: 15,701.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,809.54 : 28,716.73 = 11,378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,809.54/28,716.73 = 11,378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,809.54x = 28,716.73 × 11,378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,809.54x = 326,741,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,741,947.52/20,809.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.54

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