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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,758.64, 28,647.56 and 11,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,758.64, 28,647.56 and 11,807.44 is: 16,294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,758.64 : 28,647.56 = 11,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,758.64/28,647.56 = 11,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,758.64x = 28,647.56 × 11,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,758.64x = 338,254,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,254,143.57/20,758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,294.62

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