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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,731.19, 28,609.82 and 11,780.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,731.19, 28,609.82 and 11,780.21 is: 16,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,731.19 : 28,609.82 = 11,780.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,731.19/28,609.82 = 11,780.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,731.19x = 28,609.82 × 11,780.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,731.19x = 337,029,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,029,485.71/20,731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,257.13

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