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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.38, 28,626.63 and 11,792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.38, 28,626.63 and 11,792.86 is: 16,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.38 : 28,626.63 = 11,792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.38/28,626.63 = 11,792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.38x = 28,626.63 × 11,792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.38x = 337,589,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,589,839.86/20,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,273.80

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