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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,611.48, 28,444.46 and 11,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,611.48, 28,444.46 and 11,658.80 is: 16,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,611.48 : 28,444.46 = 11,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,611.48/28,444.46 = 11,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,611.48x = 28,444.46 × 11,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,611.48x = 331,628,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,628,270.25/20,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,089.49

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