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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,869.55, 28,799.02 and 11,437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,869.55, 28,799.02 and 11,437.91 is: 15,783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,869.55 : 28,799.02 = 11,437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,869.55/28,799.02 = 11,437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,869.55x = 28,799.02 × 11,437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,869.55x = 329,400,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,400,598.85/20,869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,783.79

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