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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.52, 28,660.95 and 11,816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.52, 28,660.95 and 11,816.22 is: 16,306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.52 : 28,660.95 = 11,816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.52/28,660.95 = 11,816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.52x = 28,660.95 × 11,816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.52x = 338,664,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,664,090.61/20,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,306.61

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