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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.90, 28,740.46 and 11,394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.90, 28,740.46 and 11,394.46 is: 15,724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.90 : 28,740.46 = 11,394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.90/28,740.46 = 11,394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.90x = 28,740.46 × 11,394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.90x = 327,482,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,482,021.85/20,825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.75

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