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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,788.98, 28,689.18 and 11,357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,788.98, 28,689.18 and 11,357.34 is: 15,673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,788.98 : 28,689.18 = 11,357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,788.98/28,689.18 = 11,357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,788.98x = 28,689.18 × 11,357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,788.98x = 325,832,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,832,771.58/20,788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.34

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