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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.25, 28,467.01 and 11,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.25, 28,467.01 and 11,674.72 is: 16,111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.25 : 28,467.01 = 11,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.25/28,467.01 = 11,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.25x = 28,467.01 × 11,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.25x = 332,344,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,344,370.99/20,627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,111.91

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