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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,778.93, 28,675.08 and 11,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,778.93, 28,675.08 and 11,347.74 is: 15,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778.93 : 28,675.08 = 11,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778.93/28,675.08 = 11,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778.93x = 28,675.08 × 11,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778.93x = 325,397,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,397,352.32/20,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.97

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