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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.59, 28,662.34 and 11,817.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.59, 28,662.34 and 11,817.91 is: 16,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.59 : 28,662.34 = 11,817.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.59/28,662.34 = 11,817.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.59x = 28,662.34 × 11,817.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.59x = 338,728,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,728,954.51/20,770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,308.10

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