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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,814.78, 28,724.40 and 11,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,814.78, 28,724.40 and 11,383.32 is: 15,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,814.78 : 28,724.40 = 11,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,814.78/28,724.40 = 11,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,814.78x = 28,724.40 × 11,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,814.78x = 326,979,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,979,037.01/20,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.98

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