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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,642.83, 28,488.86 and 11,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,642.83, 28,488.86 and 11,691.92 is: 16,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,642.83 : 28,488.86 = 11,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,642.83/28,488.86 = 11,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,642.83x = 28,488.86 × 11,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,642.83x = 333,089,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,089,572.46/20,642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,135.85

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