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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,791.18, 28,691.92 and 11,359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,791.18, 28,691.92 and 11,359.74 is: 15,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,791.18 : 28,691.92 = 11,359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,791.18/28,691.92 = 11,359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,791.18x = 28,691.92 × 11,359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,791.18x = 325,932,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,932,873.10/20,791.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.50

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