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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,728.23, 28,605.05 and 11,776.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,728.23, 28,605.05 and 11,776.22 is: 16,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,728.23 : 28,605.05 = 11,776.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,728.23/28,605.05 = 11,776.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,728.23x = 28,605.05 × 11,776.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,728.23x = 336,859,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,859,363.49/20,728.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,251.24

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