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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.94, 28,484.22 and 11,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.94, 28,484.22 and 11,687.82 is: 16,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.94 : 28,484.22 = 11,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.94/28,484.22 = 11,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.94x = 28,484.22 × 11,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.94x = 332,918,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,918,436.20/20,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.82

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