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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,819.61, 28,731.74 and 11,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,819.61, 28,731.74 and 11,388.16 is: 15,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,819.61 : 28,731.74 = 11,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,819.61/28,731.74 = 11,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,819.61x = 28,731.74 × 11,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,819.61x = 327,201,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,201,652.20/20,819.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.03

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