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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,638.80, 28,481.02 and 11,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,638.80, 28,481.02 and 11,688.50 is: 16,129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,638.80 : 28,481.02 = 11,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,638.80/28,481.02 = 11,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,638.80x = 28,481.02 × 11,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,638.80x = 332,900,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,900,444.25/20,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.84

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