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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.79, 28,457.89 and 11,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.79, 28,457.89 and 11,668.24 is: 16,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.79 : 28,457.89 = 11,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.79/28,457.89 = 11,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.79x = 28,457.89 × 11,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.79x = 332,053,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,053,490.41/20,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,101.29

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