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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,635.92, 28,478.26 and 11,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,635.92, 28,478.26 and 11,683.24 is: 16,123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635.92 : 28,478.26 = 11,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635.92/28,478.26 = 11,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635.92x = 28,478.26 × 11,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635.92x = 332,718,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,718,346.36/20,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.26

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