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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,821.33, 28,732.72 and 11,871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,821.33, 28,732.72 and 11,871.72 is: 16,382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,821.33 : 28,732.72 = 11,871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,821.33/28,732.72 = 11,871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,821.33x = 28,732.72 × 11,871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,821.33x = 341,106,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,106,806.68/20,821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,382.57

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