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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,811.97, 28,719.06 and 11,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,811.97, 28,719.06 and 11,737.68 is: 16,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,811.97 : 28,719.06 = 11,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,811.97/28,719.06 = 11,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,811.97x = 28,719.06 × 11,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,811.97x = 337,094,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,094,984.47/20,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,197.17

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