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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,774.89, 28,669.98 and 11,823.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,774.89, 28,669.98 and 11,823.69 is: 16,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,774.89 : 28,669.98 = 11,823.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,774.89/28,669.98 = 11,823.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,774.89x = 28,669.98 × 11,823.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,774.89x = 338,984,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,984,955.83/20,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,317.05

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