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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,814.72, 28,722.72 and 11,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,814.72, 28,722.72 and 11,860.44 is: 16,366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,814.72 : 28,722.72 = 11,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,814.72/28,722.72 = 11,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,814.72x = 28,722.72 × 11,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,814.72x = 340,664,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,664,097.20/20,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,366.50

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