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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794, 28,695.72 and 11,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794, 28,695.72 and 11,362.63 is: 15,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794 : 28,695.72 = 11,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794/28,695.72 = 11,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794x = 28,695.72 × 11,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794x = 326,058,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,058,848.94/20,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.43

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