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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.48, 28,802.40 and 11,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.48, 28,802.40 and 11,440.04 is: 15,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.48 : 28,802.40 = 11,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.48/28,802.40 = 11,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.48x = 28,802.40 × 11,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.48x = 329,500,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,500,608.10/20,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,787.12

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