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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,713.72, 28,584.48 and 11,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,713.72, 28,584.48 and 11,761.06 is: 16,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,713.72 : 28,584.48 = 11,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,713.72/28,584.48 = 11,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,713.72x = 28,584.48 × 11,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,713.72x = 336,183,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,183,784.35/20,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.01

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