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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.78, 28,459.43 and 11,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.78, 28,459.43 and 11,670.12 is: 16,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.78 : 28,459.43 = 11,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.78/28,459.43 = 11,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.78x = 28,459.43 × 11,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.78x = 332,124,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,124,976.03/20,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,104.76

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