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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,788.22, 28,688.46 and 11,357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,788.22, 28,688.46 and 11,357.38 is: 15,673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,788.22 : 28,688.46 = 11,357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,788.22/28,688.46 = 11,357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,788.22x = 28,688.46 × 11,357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,788.22x = 325,825,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,825,741.83/20,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.58

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