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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,706.91, 28,577.93 and 11,753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,706.91, 28,577.93 and 11,753.57 is: 16,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,706.91 : 28,577.93 = 11,753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,706.91/28,577.93 = 11,753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,706.91x = 28,577.93 × 11,753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,706.91x = 335,892,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,892,713.39/20,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,221.29

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