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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.27, 28,802.04 and 11,310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.27, 28,802.04 and 11,310.93 is: 15,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.27 : 28,802.04 = 11,310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.27/28,802.04 = 11,310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.27x = 28,802.04 × 11,310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.27x = 325,777,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,777,858.30/20,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,608.91

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