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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,786.39, 28,685.25 and 11,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,786.39, 28,685.25 and 11,354.96 is: 15,669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,786.39 : 28,685.25 = 11,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,786.39/28,685.25 = 11,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,786.39x = 28,685.25 × 11,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,786.39x = 325,719,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,719,866.34/20,786.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.86

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