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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,785.72, 28,685.46 and 11,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,785.72, 28,685.46 and 11,354.44 is: 15,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,785.72 : 28,685.46 = 11,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,785.72/28,685.46 = 11,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,785.72x = 28,685.46 × 11,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,785.72x = 325,707,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,707,334.44/20,785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.76

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