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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.75, 28,697.03 and 11,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.75, 28,697.03 and 11,363.52 is: 15,681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.75 : 28,697.03 = 11,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.75/28,697.03 = 11,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.75x = 28,697.03 × 11,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.75x = 326,099,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,099,274.35/20,794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.81

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