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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558, 28,373.88 and 11,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558, 28,373.88 and 11,726 is: 16,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558 : 28,373.88 = 11,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558/28,373.88 = 11,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558x = 28,373.88 × 11,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558x = 332,712,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,712,116.88/20,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,184.07

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