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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.24, 28,697.94 and 11,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.24, 28,697.94 and 11,364.20 is: 15,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.24 : 28,697.94 = 11,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.24/28,697.94 = 11,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.24x = 28,697.94 × 11,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.24x = 326,129,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,129,129.75/20,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.87

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