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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.58, 28,482.36 and 11,687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.58, 28,482.36 and 11,687.06 is: 16,128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.58 : 28,482.36 = 11,687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.58/28,482.36 = 11,687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.58x = 28,482.36 × 11,687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.58x = 332,875,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,875,050.26/20,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,128.00

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