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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,612.63, 28,445.43 and 11,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,612.63, 28,445.43 and 11,659.94 is: 16,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,612.63 : 28,445.43 = 11,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,612.63/28,445.43 = 11,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,612.63x = 28,445.43 × 11,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,612.63x = 331,671,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,671,864.85/20,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.71

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