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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,870.76, 28,801.44 and 11,439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,870.76, 28,801.44 and 11,439.48 is: 15,786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,870.76 : 28,801.44 = 11,439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,870.76/28,801.44 = 11,439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,870.76x = 28,801.44 × 11,439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,870.76x = 329,473,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,473,496.85/20,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786.37

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