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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,730.72, 28,607.34 and 11,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,730.72, 28,607.34 and 11,777.04 is: 16,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,730.72 : 28,607.34 = 11,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,730.72/28,607.34 = 11,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,730.72x = 28,607.34 × 11,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,730.72x = 336,909,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,909,787.47/20,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,251.72

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