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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.67, 28,660.95 and 11,337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.67, 28,660.95 and 11,337.39 is: 15,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.67 : 28,660.95 = 11,337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.67/28,660.95 = 11,337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.67x = 28,660.95 × 11,337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.67x = 324,940,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,940,367.92/20,768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.70

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