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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,874.34, 28,806.94 and 11,314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,874.34, 28,806.94 and 11,314.53 is: 15,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,874.34 : 28,806.94 = 11,314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,874.34/28,806.94 = 11,314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,874.34x = 28,806.94 × 11,314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,874.34x = 325,936,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,936,986.84/20,874.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.24

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