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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,814.51, 28,722.87 and 11,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,814.51, 28,722.87 and 11,381.25 is: 15,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,814.51 : 28,722.87 = 11,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,814.51/28,722.87 = 11,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,814.51x = 28,722.87 × 11,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,814.51x = 326,902,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,902,164.19/20,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,705.49

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