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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,901.70, 28,844.24 and 11,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,901.70, 28,844.24 and 11,470.06 is: 15,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,901.70 : 28,844.24 = 11,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,901.70/28,844.24 = 11,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,901.70x = 28,844.24 × 11,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,901.70x = 330,845,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,845,163.45/20,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.62

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