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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,778.60, 28,671.96 and 11,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,778.60, 28,671.96 and 11,703.72 is: 16,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778.60 : 28,671.96 = 11,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778.60/28,671.96 = 11,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778.60x = 28,671.96 × 11,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778.60x = 335,568,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,568,591.69/20,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.72

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