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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,756.28, 28,642.50 and 11,805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,756.28, 28,642.50 and 11,805.96 is: 16,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,756.28 : 28,642.50 = 11,805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,756.28/28,642.50 = 11,805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,756.28x = 28,642.50 × 11,805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,756.28x = 338,152,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,152,209.30/20,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,291.56

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