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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,625.74, 28,462.23 and 11,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,625.74, 28,462.23 and 11,675.06 is: 16,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,625.74 : 28,462.23 = 11,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,625.74/28,462.23 = 11,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,625.74x = 28,462.23 × 11,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,625.74x = 332,298,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,298,242.98/20,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.85

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