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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,675.89, 28,533.38 and 11,723.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,675.89, 28,533.38 and 11,723.77 is: 16,179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,675.89 : 28,533.38 = 11,723.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,675.89/28,533.38 = 11,723.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,675.89x = 28,533.38 × 11,723.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,675.89x = 334,518,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,518,784.44/20,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.17

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