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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.36, 28,437.72 and 11,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.36, 28,437.72 and 11,653.68 is: 16,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.36 : 28,437.72 = 11,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.36/28,437.72 = 11,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.36x = 28,437.72 × 11,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.36x = 331,404,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,404,088.81/20,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,081.83

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