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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,563, 28,376.94 and 11,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,563, 28,376.94 and 11,731 is: 16,188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,563 : 28,376.94 = 11,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,563/28,376.94 = 11,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,563x = 28,376.94 × 11,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,563x = 332,889,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,889,883.14/20,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.78

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