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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,624.54, 28,461.84 and 11,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,624.54, 28,461.84 and 11,671.88 is: 16,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,624.54 : 28,461.84 = 11,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,624.54/28,461.84 = 11,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,624.54x = 28,461.84 × 11,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,624.54x = 332,203,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,203,038.75/20,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,107.18

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