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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,731.64, 28,609.73 and 11,782.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,731.64, 28,609.73 and 11,782.11 is: 16,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,731.64 : 28,609.73 = 11,782.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,731.64/28,609.73 = 11,782.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,731.64x = 28,609.73 × 11,782.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,731.64x = 337,082,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,082,927.02/20,731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,259.35

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