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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,786.43, 28,683.95 and 11,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,786.43, 28,683.95 and 11,355 is: 15,669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,786.43 : 28,683.95 = 11,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,786.43/28,683.95 = 11,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,786.43x = 28,683.95 × 11,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,786.43x = 325,706,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,706,252.25/20,786.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,669.18

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