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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,612.37, 28,445.09 and 11,659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,612.37, 28,445.09 and 11,659.69 is: 16,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,612.37 : 28,445.09 = 11,659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,612.37/28,445.09 = 11,659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,612.37x = 28,445.09 × 11,659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,612.37x = 331,660,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,660,748.68/20,612.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.37

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