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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,617.60, 28,453.66 and 11,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,617.60, 28,453.66 and 11,665.48 is: 16,099.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,617.60 : 28,453.66 = 11,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,617.60/28,453.66 = 11,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,617.60x = 28,453.66 × 11,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,617.60x = 331,925,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,925,601.66/20,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.14

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