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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,624.25, 28,461.18 and 11,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,624.25, 28,461.18 and 11,673.52 is: 16,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,624.25 : 28,461.18 = 11,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,624.25/28,461.18 = 11,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,624.25x = 28,461.18 × 11,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,624.25x = 332,242,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,242,153.95/20,624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,109.30

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