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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.42, 28,697.82 and 11,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.42, 28,697.82 and 11,364.14 is: 15,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.42 : 28,697.82 = 11,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.42/28,697.82 = 11,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.42x = 28,697.82 × 11,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.42x = 326,126,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,126,044.17/20,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.59

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