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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,811.38, 28,719.70 and 11,379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,811.38, 28,719.70 and 11,379.94 is: 15,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,811.38 : 28,719.70 = 11,379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,811.38/28,719.70 = 11,379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,811.38x = 28,719.70 × 11,379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,811.38x = 326,828,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,828,362.57/20,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.31

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