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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,867.40, 28,797.09 and 11,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,867.40, 28,797.09 and 11,307.30 is: 15,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,867.40 : 28,797.09 = 11,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,867.40/28,797.09 = 11,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,867.40x = 28,797.09 × 11,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,867.40x = 325,617,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,617,463.00/20,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.12

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