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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,686.08, 28,549.97 and 11,731.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,686.08, 28,549.97 and 11,731.69 is: 16,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,686.08 : 28,549.97 = 11,731.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,686.08/28,549.97 = 11,731.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,686.08x = 28,549.97 × 11,731.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,686.08x = 334,939,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,939,257.98/20,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.53

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