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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.24, 28,481.37 and 11,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.24, 28,481.37 and 11,684.96 is: 16,124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.24 : 28,481.37 = 11,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.24/28,481.37 = 11,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.24x = 28,481.37 × 11,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.24x = 332,803,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,803,669.20/20,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,124.80

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