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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,791.53, 28,691.96 and 11,359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,791.53, 28,691.96 and 11,359.89 is: 15,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,791.53 : 28,691.96 = 11,359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,791.53/28,691.96 = 11,359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,791.53x = 28,691.96 × 11,359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,791.53x = 325,937,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,937,452.68/20,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.45

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