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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.03, 28,792.16 and 11,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.03, 28,792.16 and 11,303.70 is: 15,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.03 : 28,792.16 = 11,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.03/28,792.16 = 11,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.03x = 28,792.16 × 11,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.03x = 325,457,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,457,882.47/20,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.00

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