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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,814.55, 28,724.07 and 11,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,814.55, 28,724.07 and 11,383.12 is: 15,708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,814.55 : 28,724.07 = 11,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,814.55/28,724.07 = 11,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,814.55x = 28,724.07 × 11,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,814.55x = 326,969,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,969,535.70/20,814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.70

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