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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,633.31, 28,475.73 and 11,682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,633.31, 28,475.73 and 11,682.39 is: 16,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,633.31 : 28,475.73 = 11,682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,633.31/28,475.73 = 11,682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,633.31x = 28,475.73 × 11,682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,633.31x = 332,664,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,664,583.39/20,633.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.70

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