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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.84, 28,034.70 and 11,821.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.84, 28,034.70 and 11,821.26 is: 16,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.84 : 28,034.70 = 11,821.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.84/28,034.70 = 11,821.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.84x = 28,034.70 × 11,821.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.84x = 331,405,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,405,477.72/20,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,311.86

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