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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.71, 28,695.39 and 11,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.71, 28,695.39 and 11,362.27 is: 15,679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.71 : 28,695.39 = 11,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.71/28,695.39 = 11,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.71x = 28,695.39 × 11,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.71x = 326,044,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,044,654.59/20,793.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.97

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