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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.89, 28,439.42 and 11,656.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.89, 28,439.42 and 11,656.71 is: 16,086.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.89 : 28,439.42 = 11,656.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.89/28,439.42 = 11,656.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.89x = 28,439.42 × 11,656.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.89x = 331,510,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,510,013.22/20,607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,086.56

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