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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.06, 28,478.15 and 11,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.06, 28,478.15 and 11,684.14 is: 16,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.06 : 28,478.15 = 11,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.06/28,478.15 = 11,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.06x = 28,478.15 × 11,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.06x = 332,742,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,742,633.12/20,635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,125.11

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