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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,757.95, 28,646.61 and 11,806.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,757.95, 28,646.61 and 11,806.75 is: 16,293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,757.95 : 28,646.61 = 11,806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,757.95/28,646.61 = 11,806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,757.95x = 28,646.61 × 11,806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,757.95x = 338,223,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,223,189.87/20,757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,293.67

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