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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,811.14, 28,719.57 and 11,379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,811.14, 28,719.57 and 11,379.86 is: 15,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,811.14 : 28,719.57 = 11,379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,811.14/28,719.57 = 11,379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,811.14x = 28,719.57 × 11,379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,811.14x = 326,824,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,824,685.86/20,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.31

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