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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,619.38, 28,454.74 and 11,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,619.38, 28,454.74 and 11,666.68 is: 16,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,619.38 : 28,454.74 = 11,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,619.38/28,454.74 = 11,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,619.38x = 28,454.74 × 11,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,619.38x = 331,972,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,972,346.06/20,619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,100.02

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