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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,640.07, 28,483.68 and 11,687.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,640.07, 28,483.68 and 11,687.55 is: 16,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,640.07 : 28,483.68 = 11,687.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,640.07/28,483.68 = 11,687.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,640.07x = 28,483.68 × 11,687.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,640.07x = 332,904,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,904,434.18/20,640.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.04

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