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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,798.42, 28,701.96 and 11,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,798.42, 28,701.96 and 11,367.14 is: 15,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,798.42 : 28,701.96 = 11,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,798.42/28,701.96 = 11,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,798.42x = 28,701.96 × 11,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,798.42x = 326,259,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,259,197.59/20,798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.73

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