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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,797.63, 28,700.66 and 11,366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,797.63, 28,700.66 and 11,366.19 is: 15,685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,797.63 : 28,700.66 = 11,366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,797.63/28,700.66 = 11,366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,797.63x = 28,700.66 × 11,366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,797.63x = 326,217,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,217,154.69/20,797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,685.30

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