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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,609.91, 28,445.93 and 11,657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,609.91, 28,445.93 and 11,657.79 is: 16,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,609.91 : 28,445.93 = 11,657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,609.91/28,445.93 = 11,657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,609.91x = 28,445.93 × 11,657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,609.91x = 331,616,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,616,620.01/20,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.15

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