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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.22, 28,659.78 and 11,815.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.22, 28,659.78 and 11,815.53 is: 16,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.22 : 28,659.78 = 11,815.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.22/28,659.78 = 11,815.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.22x = 28,659.78 × 11,815.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.22x = 338,630,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,630,592.73/20,768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,305.23

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