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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,735.68, 28,615.34 and 11,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,735.68, 28,615.34 and 11,783.67 is: 16,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,735.68 : 28,615.34 = 11,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,735.68/28,615.34 = 11,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,735.68x = 28,615.34 × 11,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,735.68x = 337,193,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,193,723.50/20,735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.52

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