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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,731.56, 28,610.33 and 11,780.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,731.56, 28,610.33 and 11,780.58 is: 16,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,731.56 : 28,610.33 = 11,780.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,731.56/28,610.33 = 11,780.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,731.56x = 28,610.33 × 11,780.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,731.56x = 337,046,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,046,222.49/20,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,257.64

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