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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.67, 28,371.70 and 11,607.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.67, 28,371.70 and 11,607.77 is: 16,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.67 : 28,371.70 = 11,607.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.67/28,371.70 = 11,607.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.67x = 28,371.70 × 11,607.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.67x = 329,332,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,332,168.11/20,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.14

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