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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.86, 28,585.56 and 11,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.86, 28,585.56 and 11,761.12 is: 16,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.86 : 28,585.56 = 11,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.86/28,585.56 = 11,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.86x = 28,585.56 × 11,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.86x = 336,198,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,198,201.43/20,714.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,229.81

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