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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,769.67, 28,662.33 and 11,338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,769.67, 28,662.33 and 11,338.39 is: 15,647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,769.67 : 28,662.33 = 11,338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,769.67/28,662.33 = 11,338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,769.67x = 28,662.33 × 11,338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,769.67x = 324,984,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,984,675.85/20,769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.08

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