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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,597.67, 28,426.03 and 11,646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,597.67, 28,426.03 and 11,646.02 is: 16,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,597.67 : 28,426.03 = 11,646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,597.67/28,426.03 = 11,646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,597.67x = 28,426.03 × 11,646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,597.67x = 331,050,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,050,155.85/20,597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.21

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