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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.03, 28,581.93 and 11,758.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.03, 28,581.93 and 11,758.23 is: 16,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.03 : 28,581.93 = 11,758.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.03/28,581.93 = 11,758.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.03x = 28,581.93 × 11,758.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.03x = 336,072,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,072,906.78/20,711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.76

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