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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.66, 28,756.96 and 11,763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.66, 28,756.96 and 11,763.78 is: 16,236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.66 : 28,756.96 = 11,763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.66/28,756.96 = 11,763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.66x = 28,756.96 × 11,763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.66x = 338,290,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,290,550.91/20,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,236.13

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