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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.94, 28,660.93 and 11,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.94, 28,660.93 and 11,337.51 is: 15,645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.94 : 28,660.93 = 11,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.94/28,660.93 = 11,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.94x = 28,660.93 × 11,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.94x = 324,943,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,943,580.48/20,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.65

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