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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.94, 28,699.11 and 11,365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.94, 28,699.11 and 11,365.11 is: 15,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.94 : 28,699.11 = 11,365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.94/28,699.11 = 11,365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.94x = 28,699.11 × 11,365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.94x = 326,168,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,168,542.05/20,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.24

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