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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,756.92, 28,645.41 and 11,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,756.92, 28,645.41 and 11,806 is: 16,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,756.92 : 28,645.41 = 11,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,756.92/28,645.41 = 11,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,756.92x = 28,645.41 × 11,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,756.92x = 338,187,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,187,710.46/20,756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.77

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