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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,871.66, 28,802.99 and 11,311.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,871.66, 28,802.99 and 11,311.57 is: 15,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,871.66 : 28,802.99 = 11,311.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,871.66/28,802.99 = 11,311.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,871.66x = 28,802.99 × 11,311.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,871.66x = 325,807,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,807,037.59/20,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,610.02

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