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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,373.19, 28,116.62 and 11,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,373.19, 28,116.62 and 11,991.31 is: 16,548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,373.19 : 28,116.62 = 11,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,373.19/28,116.62 = 11,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,373.19x = 28,116.62 × 11,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,373.19x = 337,155,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,155,106.57/20,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.96

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