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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,778.92, 28,675.56 and 11,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,778.92, 28,675.56 and 11,826.20 is: 16,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778.92 : 28,675.56 = 11,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778.92/28,675.56 = 11,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778.92x = 28,675.56 × 11,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778.92x = 339,122,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,122,907.67/20,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.53

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