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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,691.94, 28,555.52 and 11,739.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,691.94, 28,555.52 and 11,739.82 is: 16,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,691.94 : 28,555.52 = 11,739.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,691.94/28,555.52 = 11,739.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,691.94x = 28,555.52 × 11,739.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,691.94x = 335,236,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,236,664.81/20,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.32

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