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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621.62, 28,457.76 and 11,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621.62, 28,457.76 and 11,668.24 is: 16,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621.62 : 28,457.76 = 11,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621.62/28,457.76 = 11,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621.62x = 28,457.76 × 11,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621.62x = 332,051,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,051,973.54/20,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.13

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