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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.92, 28,664.73 and 11,819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.92, 28,664.73 and 11,819.97 is: 16,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.92 : 28,664.73 = 11,819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.92/28,664.73 = 11,819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.92x = 28,664.73 × 11,819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.92x = 338,816,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,816,248.66/20,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,312.05

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