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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,766.51, 28,659.42 and 11,814.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,766.51, 28,659.42 and 11,814.39 is: 16,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,766.51 : 28,659.42 = 11,814.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,766.51/28,659.42 = 11,814.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,766.51x = 28,659.42 × 11,814.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,766.51x = 338,593,565.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,593,565.05/20,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,304.79

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