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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,797.62, 28,700.73 and 11,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,797.62, 28,700.73 and 11,366.18 is: 15,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,797.62 : 28,700.73 = 11,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,797.62/28,700.73 = 11,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,797.62x = 28,700.73 × 11,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,797.62x = 326,217,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,217,663.31/20,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,685.34

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