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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.39, 28,607.33 and 11,778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.39, 28,607.33 and 11,778.41 is: 16,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.39 : 28,607.33 = 11,778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.39/28,607.33 = 11,778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.39x = 28,607.33 × 11,778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.39x = 336,948,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,948,861.75/20,729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.64

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