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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,617.12, 28,451.76 and 11,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,617.12, 28,451.76 and 11,664.96 is: 16,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,617.12 : 28,451.76 = 11,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,617.12/28,451.76 = 11,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,617.12x = 28,451.76 × 11,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,617.12x = 331,888,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,888,642.33/20,617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.72

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