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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,674.95, 28,536.66 and 11,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,674.95, 28,536.66 and 11,727.78 is: 16,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,674.95 : 28,536.66 = 11,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,674.95/28,536.66 = 11,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,674.95x = 28,536.66 × 11,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,674.95x = 334,671,670.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,671,670.41/20,674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.30

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