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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,741.22, 28,621.85 and 11,787.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,741.22, 28,621.85 and 11,787.54 is: 16,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,741.22 : 28,621.85 = 11,787.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,741.22/28,621.85 = 11,787.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,741.22x = 28,621.85 × 11,787.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,741.22x = 337,381,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,381,201.75/20,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.22

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