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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,617.39, 28,451.82 and 11,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,617.39, 28,451.82 and 11,664.82 is: 16,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,617.39 : 28,451.82 = 11,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,617.39/28,451.82 = 11,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,617.39x = 28,451.82 × 11,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,617.39x = 331,885,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,885,358.97/20,617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.35

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