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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,785.48, 28,684.74 and 11,354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,785.48, 28,684.74 and 11,354.11 is: 15,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,785.48 : 28,684.74 = 11,354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,785.48/28,684.74 = 11,354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,785.48x = 28,684.74 × 11,354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,785.48x = 325,689,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,689,693.28/20,785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.10

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