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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.93, 28,695.72 and 11,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.93, 28,695.72 and 11,362.71 is: 15,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.93 : 28,695.72 = 11,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.93/28,695.72 = 11,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.93x = 28,695.72 × 11,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.93x = 326,061,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,061,144.60/20,793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.59

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