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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.92, 28,697.06 and 11,363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.92, 28,697.06 and 11,363.69 is: 15,681.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.92 : 28,697.06 = 11,363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.92/28,697.06 = 11,363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.92x = 28,697.06 × 11,363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.92x = 326,104,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,104,378.68/20,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,681.93

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