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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.34, 28,696.22 and 11,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.34, 28,696.22 and 11,362.91 is: 15,680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.34 : 28,696.22 = 11,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.34/28,696.22 = 11,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.34x = 28,696.22 × 11,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.34x = 326,072,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,072,508.39/20,794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,680.83

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