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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,789.46, 28,689.12 and 11,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,789.46, 28,689.12 and 11,357.82 is: 15,673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,789.46 : 28,689.12 = 11,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,789.46/28,689.12 = 11,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,789.46x = 28,689.12 × 11,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,789.46x = 325,845,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,845,860.92/20,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.61

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