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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,798.72, 28,702.19 and 11,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,798.72, 28,702.19 and 11,367.35 is: 15,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,798.72 : 28,702.19 = 11,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,798.72/28,702.19 = 11,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,798.72x = 28,702.19 × 11,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,798.72x = 326,267,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,267,782.66/20,798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.92

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