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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.73, 28,660.91 and 11,337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.73, 28,660.91 and 11,337.45 is: 15,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.73 : 28,660.91 = 11,337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.73/28,660.91 = 11,337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.73x = 28,660.91 × 11,337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.73x = 324,941,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,941,634.08/20,768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.72

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