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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,759.76, 28,649.16 and 11,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,759.76, 28,649.16 and 11,806.74 is: 16,293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,759.76 : 28,649.16 = 11,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,759.76/28,649.16 = 11,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,759.76x = 28,649.16 × 11,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,759.76x = 338,253,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,253,183.34/20,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,293.69

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