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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.30, 28,437.74 and 11,654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.30, 28,437.74 and 11,654.47 is: 16,082.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.30 : 28,437.74 = 11,654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.30/28,437.74 = 11,654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.30x = 28,437.74 × 11,654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.30x = 331,426,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,426,587.24/20,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.97

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