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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.31, 28,083.76 and 11,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.31, 28,083.76 and 11,731.74 is: 16,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.31 : 28,083.76 = 11,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.31/28,083.76 = 11,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.31x = 28,083.76 × 11,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.31x = 329,471,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,471,301.89/20,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.99

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