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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.07, 28,697.90 and 11,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.07, 28,697.90 and 11,364.24 is: 15,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.07 : 28,697.90 = 11,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.07/28,697.90 = 11,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.07x = 28,697.90 × 11,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.07x = 326,129,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,129,679.61/20,795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.03

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