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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,674.19, 28,536.88 and 11,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,674.19, 28,536.88 and 11,727.64 is: 16,187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,674.19 : 28,536.88 = 11,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,674.19/28,536.88 = 11,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,674.19x = 28,536.88 × 11,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,674.19x = 334,670,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,670,156.17/20,674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.83

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