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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,767.29, 28,659.80 and 11,695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,767.29, 28,659.80 and 11,695.77 is: 16,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,767.29 : 28,659.80 = 11,695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,767.29/28,659.80 = 11,695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,767.29x = 28,659.80 × 11,695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,767.29x = 335,198,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,198,429.05/20,767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.69

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