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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.08, 28,802.45 and 11,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.08, 28,802.45 and 11,311.16 is: 15,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.08 : 28,802.45 = 11,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.08/28,802.45 = 11,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.08x = 28,802.45 × 11,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.08x = 325,788,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,788,919.77/20,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,609.59

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