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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.20, 28,738.74 and 11,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.20, 28,738.74 and 11,393.74 is: 15,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.20 : 28,738.74 = 11,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.20/28,738.74 = 11,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.20x = 28,738.74 × 11,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.20x = 327,441,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,441,731.49/20,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.34

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