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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,809.61, 28,717.35 and 11,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,809.61, 28,717.35 and 11,378.16 is: 15,701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,809.61 : 28,717.35 = 11,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,809.61/28,717.35 = 11,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,809.61x = 28,717.35 × 11,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,809.61x = 326,750,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,750,603.08/20,809.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.91

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