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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,814.89, 28,724.78 and 11,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,814.89, 28,724.78 and 11,383.25 is: 15,709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,814.89 : 28,724.78 = 11,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,814.89/28,724.78 = 11,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,814.89x = 28,724.78 × 11,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,814.89x = 326,981,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,981,295.02/20,814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.01

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