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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.79, 28,660.56 and 11,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.79, 28,660.56 and 11,816.10 is: 16,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.79 : 28,660.56 = 11,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.79/28,660.56 = 11,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.79x = 28,660.56 × 11,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.79x = 338,655,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,655,912.28/20,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,306.00

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