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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.38, 28,696.44 and 11,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.38, 28,696.44 and 11,363.14 is: 15,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.38 : 28,696.44 = 11,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.38/28,696.44 = 11,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.38x = 28,696.44 × 11,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.38x = 326,081,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,081,665.22/20,794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.24

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