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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.21, 28,057.26 and 11,713.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.21, 28,057.26 and 11,713.71 is: 16,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.21 : 28,057.26 = 11,713.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.21/28,057.26 = 11,713.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.21x = 28,057.26 × 11,713.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.21x = 328,654,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,654,673.81/20,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.63

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