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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,786.59, 28,684.43 and 11,353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,786.59, 28,684.43 and 11,353.33 is: 15,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,786.59 : 28,684.43 = 11,353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,786.59/28,684.43 = 11,353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,786.59x = 28,684.43 × 11,353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,786.59x = 325,663,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,663,742.89/20,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.01

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