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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,766.91, 28,657.42 and 11,813.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,766.91, 28,657.42 and 11,813.35 is: 16,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,766.91 : 28,657.42 = 11,813.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,766.91/28,657.42 = 11,813.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,766.91x = 28,657.42 × 11,813.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,766.91x = 338,540,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,540,132.56/20,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.90

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