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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,790.54, 28,690.97 and 11,359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,790.54, 28,690.97 and 11,359.11 is: 15,675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,790.54 : 28,690.97 = 11,359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,790.54/28,690.97 = 11,359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,790.54x = 28,690.97 × 11,359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,790.54x = 325,903,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,903,884.24/20,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.59

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