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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.05, 28,437.39 and 11,654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.05, 28,437.39 and 11,654.22 is: 16,082.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.05 : 28,437.39 = 11,654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.05/28,437.39 = 11,654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.05x = 28,437.39 × 11,654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.05x = 331,415,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,415,599.29/20,607.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.63

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