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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,778.69, 28,674.69 and 11,347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,778.69, 28,674.69 and 11,347.26 is: 15,659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778.69 : 28,674.69 = 11,347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778.69/28,674.69 = 11,347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778.69x = 28,674.69 × 11,347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778.69x = 325,379,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,379,162.85/20,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.27

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