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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,619.42, 28,458.90 and 11,666.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,619.42, 28,458.90 and 11,666.94 is: 16,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,619.42 : 28,458.90 = 11,666.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,619.42/28,458.90 = 11,666.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,619.42x = 28,458.90 × 11,666.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,619.42x = 332,028,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,028,278.77/20,619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.70

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