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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,732.34, 28,611.90 and 11,779.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,732.34, 28,611.90 and 11,779.86 is: 16,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,732.34 : 28,611.90 = 11,779.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,732.34/28,611.90 = 11,779.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,732.34x = 28,611.90 × 11,779.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,732.34x = 337,044,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,044,176.33/20,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.93

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