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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792.95, 28,691.57 and 11,718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792.95, 28,691.57 and 11,718.52 is: 16,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792.95 : 28,691.57 = 11,718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792.95/28,691.57 = 11,718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792.95x = 28,691.57 × 11,718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792.95x = 336,222,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,222,694.44/20,792.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.04

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