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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,921.73, 28,871.91 and 11,361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,921.73, 28,871.91 and 11,361.66 is: 15,679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,921.73 : 28,871.91 = 11,361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,921.73/28,871.91 = 11,361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,921.73x = 28,871.91 × 11,361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,921.73x = 328,032,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,032,824.97/20,921.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.05

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