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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.48, 28,694.88 and 11,362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.48, 28,694.88 and 11,362.05 is: 15,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.48 : 28,694.88 = 11,362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.48/28,694.88 = 11,362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.48x = 28,694.88 × 11,362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.48x = 326,032,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,032,661.30/20,793.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.56

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