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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,741.93, 28,625.56 and 11,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,741.93, 28,625.56 and 11,792.24 is: 16,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,741.93 : 28,625.56 = 11,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,741.93/28,625.56 = 11,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,741.93x = 28,625.56 × 11,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,741.93x = 337,559,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,559,301.05/20,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.25

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