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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,752.26, 28,637.79 and 11,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,752.26, 28,637.79 and 11,676.93 is: 16,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,752.26 : 28,637.79 = 11,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,752.26/28,637.79 = 11,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,752.26x = 28,637.79 × 11,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,752.26x = 334,401,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,401,469.18/20,752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,113.98

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