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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.55, 28,493.87 and 11,694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.55, 28,493.87 and 11,694.89 is: 16,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.55 : 28,493.87 = 11,694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.55/28,493.87 = 11,694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.55x = 28,493.87 × 11,694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.55x = 333,232,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,232,474.38/20,647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,139.08

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