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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,756.98, 28,645.27 and 11,805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,756.98, 28,645.27 and 11,805.78 is: 16,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,756.98 : 28,645.27 = 11,805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,756.98/28,645.27 = 11,805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,756.98x = 28,645.27 × 11,805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,756.98x = 338,179,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,179,612.43/20,756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.33

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