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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,791.68, 28,689.62 and 11,838.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,791.68, 28,689.62 and 11,838.75 is: 16,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,791.68 : 28,689.62 = 11,838.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,791.68/28,689.62 = 11,838.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,791.68x = 28,689.62 × 11,838.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,791.68x = 339,649,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,649,238.78/20,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.82

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