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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.31, 28,483.53 and 11,687.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.31, 28,483.53 and 11,687.19 is: 16,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.31 : 28,483.53 = 11,687.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.31/28,483.53 = 11,687.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.31x = 28,483.53 × 11,687.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.31x = 332,892,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,892,426.98/20,639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.05

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