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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,868.91, 28,798.90 and 11,308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,868.91, 28,798.90 and 11,308.59 is: 15,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,868.91 : 28,798.90 = 11,308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,868.91/28,798.90 = 11,308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,868.91x = 28,798.90 × 11,308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,868.91x = 325,674,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,674,752.01/20,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.74

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