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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,741.06, 28,622.72 and 11,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,741.06, 28,622.72 and 11,788.62 is: 16,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,741.06 : 28,622.72 = 11,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,741.06/28,622.72 = 11,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,741.06x = 28,622.72 × 11,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,741.06x = 337,422,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,422,369.45/20,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,268.33

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