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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,773.26, 28,666.89 and 11,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,773.26, 28,666.89 and 11,341.80 is: 15,651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,773.26 : 28,666.89 = 11,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,773.26/28,666.89 = 11,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,773.26x = 28,666.89 × 11,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,773.26x = 325,134,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,134,133.00/20,773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.57

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