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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.56, 28,478.84 and 11,684.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.56, 28,478.84 and 11,684.64 is: 16,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.56 : 28,478.84 = 11,684.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.56/28,478.84 = 11,684.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.56x = 28,478.84 × 11,684.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.56x = 332,764,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,764,934.59/20,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,125.80

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