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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.87, 28,694.55 and 11,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.87, 28,694.55 and 11,362.44 is: 15,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.87 : 28,694.55 = 11,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.87/28,694.55 = 11,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.87x = 28,694.55 × 11,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.87x = 326,040,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,040,102.70/20,793.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.63

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