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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,799.95, 28,704.63 and 11,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,799.95, 28,704.63 and 11,369.12 is: 15,689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,799.95 : 28,704.63 = 11,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,799.95/28,704.63 = 11,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,799.95x = 28,704.63 × 11,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,799.95x = 326,346,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,346,239.50/20,799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,689.76

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