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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792.19, 28,691.88 and 11,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792.19, 28,691.88 and 11,360.76 is: 15,677.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792.19 : 28,691.88 = 11,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792.19/28,691.88 = 11,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792.19x = 28,691.88 × 11,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792.19x = 325,961,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,961,562.63/20,792.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,677.12

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