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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.36, 28,802.88 and 11,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.36, 28,802.88 and 11,439.36 is: 15,786.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.36 : 28,802.88 = 11,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.36/28,802.88 = 11,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.36x = 28,802.88 × 11,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.36x = 329,486,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,486,513.36/20,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786.54

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