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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,580.48, 28,399.36 and 11,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,580.48, 28,399.36 and 11,628.76 is: 16,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,580.48 : 28,399.36 = 11,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,580.48/28,399.36 = 11,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,580.48x = 28,399.36 × 11,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,580.48x = 330,249,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,249,341.59/20,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,046.73

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