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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,798.33, 28,701.91 and 11,366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,798.33, 28,701.91 and 11,366.89 is: 15,686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,798.33 : 28,701.91 = 11,366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,798.33/28,701.91 = 11,366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,798.33x = 28,701.91 × 11,366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,798.33x = 326,251,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,251,453.76/20,798.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.43

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