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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,875.41, 28,807.92 and 11,443.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,875.41, 28,807.92 and 11,443.77 is: 15,792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,875.41 : 28,807.92 = 11,443.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,875.41/28,807.92 = 11,443.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,875.41x = 28,807.92 × 11,443.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,875.41x = 329,671,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,671,210.66/20,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,792.32

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