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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,813.63, 28,722.83 and 11,382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,813.63, 28,722.83 and 11,382.21 is: 15,707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,813.63 : 28,722.83 = 11,382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,813.63/28,722.83 = 11,382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,813.63x = 28,722.83 × 11,382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,813.63x = 326,929,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,929,225.94/20,813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,707.46

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