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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.40, 28,528.74 and 11,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.40, 28,528.74 and 11,721 is: 16,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.40 : 28,528.74 = 11,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.40/28,528.74 = 11,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.40x = 28,528.74 × 11,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.40x = 334,385,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,385,361.54/20,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.45

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