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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,628.63, 28,463.27 and 11,676.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,628.63, 28,463.27 and 11,676.51 is: 16,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,628.63 : 28,463.27 = 11,676.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,628.63/28,463.27 = 11,676.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,628.63x = 28,463.27 × 11,676.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,628.63x = 332,351,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,351,598.41/20,628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,111.18

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