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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,788.80, 28,688.96 and 11,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,788.80, 28,688.96 and 11,357.76 is: 15,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,788.80 : 28,688.96 = 11,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,788.80/28,688.96 = 11,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,788.80x = 28,688.96 × 11,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,788.80x = 325,842,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,842,322.33/20,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.94

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