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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.58, 28,753.79 and 11,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.58, 28,753.79 and 11,404.14 is: 15,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.58 : 28,753.79 = 11,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.58/28,753.79 = 11,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.58x = 28,753.79 × 11,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.58x = 327,912,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,912,246.69/20,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.09

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