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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,814.95, 28,724.67 and 11,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,814.95, 28,724.67 and 11,383.44 is: 15,709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,814.95 : 28,724.67 = 11,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,814.95/28,724.67 = 11,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,814.95x = 28,724.67 × 11,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,814.95x = 326,985,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,985,557.46/20,814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.17

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