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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,845.63, 28,766.91 and 11,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,845.63, 28,766.91 and 11,414.13 is: 15,751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,845.63 : 28,766.91 = 11,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,845.63/28,766.91 = 11,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,845.63x = 28,766.91 × 11,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,845.63x = 328,349,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,349,250.44/20,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,751.47

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