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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.78, 28,695.38 and 11,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.78, 28,695.38 and 11,233.66 is: 15,502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.78 : 28,695.38 = 11,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.78/28,695.38 = 11,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.78x = 28,695.38 × 11,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.78x = 322,354,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,354,142.49/20,793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.43

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