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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,713.47, 28,583.71 and 11,761.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,713.47, 28,583.71 and 11,761.47 is: 16,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,713.47 : 28,583.71 = 11,761.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,713.47/28,583.71 = 11,761.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,713.47x = 28,583.71 × 11,761.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,713.47x = 336,186,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,186,447.65/20,713.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.33

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