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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.62, 28,581.12 and 11,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.62, 28,581.12 and 11,757.60 is: 16,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.62 : 28,581.12 = 11,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.62/28,581.12 = 11,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.62x = 28,581.12 × 11,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.62x = 336,045,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,045,376.51/20,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,225.75

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