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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,901.69, 28,844.76 and 11,470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,901.69, 28,844.76 and 11,470.23 is: 15,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,901.69 : 28,844.76 = 11,470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,901.69/28,844.76 = 11,470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,901.69x = 28,844.76 × 11,470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,901.69x = 330,856,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,856,031.49/20,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.15

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