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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,791.36, 28,691.45 and 11,359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,791.36, 28,691.45 and 11,359.91 is: 15,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,791.36 : 28,691.45 = 11,359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,791.36/28,691.45 = 11,359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,791.36x = 28,691.45 × 11,359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,791.36x = 325,932,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,932,232.97/20,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.33

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