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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,603.23, 28,433.01 and 11,652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,603.23, 28,433.01 and 11,652.06 is: 16,080.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,603.23 : 28,433.01 = 11,652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,603.23/28,433.01 = 11,652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,603.23x = 28,433.01 × 11,652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,603.23x = 331,303,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,303,138.50/20,603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,080.16

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