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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621.76, 28,459.80 and 11,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621.76, 28,459.80 and 11,672.12 is: 16,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621.76 : 28,459.80 = 11,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621.76/28,459.80 = 11,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621.76x = 28,459.80 × 11,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621.76x = 332,186,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,186,200.78/20,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,108.53

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