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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.72, 28,695.96 and 11,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.72, 28,695.96 and 11,362.44 is: 15,680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.72 : 28,695.96 = 11,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.72/28,695.96 = 11,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.72x = 28,695.96 × 11,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.72x = 326,056,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,056,123.74/20,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.51

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