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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,620.59, 28,456.41 and 11,667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,620.59, 28,456.41 and 11,667.91 is: 16,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,620.59 : 28,456.41 = 11,667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,620.59/28,456.41 = 11,667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,620.59x = 28,456.41 × 11,667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,620.59x = 332,026,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,026,830.80/20,620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,101.72

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