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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,682.01, 28,541.72 and 11,727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,682.01, 28,541.72 and 11,727.82 is: 16,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,682.01 : 28,541.72 = 11,727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,682.01/28,541.72 = 11,727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,682.01x = 28,541.72 × 11,727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,682.01x = 334,731,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,731,953.30/20,682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,184.70

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