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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,790.78, 28,687.97 and 11,838.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,790.78, 28,687.97 and 11,838.45 is: 16,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,790.78 : 28,687.97 = 11,838.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,790.78/28,687.97 = 11,838.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,790.78x = 28,687.97 × 11,838.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,790.78x = 339,621,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,621,235.62/20,790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.19

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