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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.63, 28,696.55 and 11,842.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.63, 28,696.55 and 11,842.13 is: 16,342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.63 : 28,696.55 = 11,842.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.63/28,696.55 = 11,842.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.63x = 28,696.55 × 11,842.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.63x = 339,828,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,828,216.44/20,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,342.12

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