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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.81, 28,626.71 and 11,791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.81, 28,626.71 and 11,791.07 is: 16,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.81 : 28,626.71 = 11,791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.81/28,626.71 = 11,791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.81x = 28,626.71 × 11,791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.81x = 337,539,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,539,339.39/20,744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,271.03

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