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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.34, 28,662.26 and 11,338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.34, 28,662.26 and 11,338.98 is: 15,647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.34 : 28,662.26 = 11,338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.34/28,662.26 = 11,338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.34x = 28,662.26 × 11,338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.34x = 325,000,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,000,792.89/20,770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.35

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