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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.51, 28,499.54 and 11,699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.51, 28,499.54 and 11,699.83 is: 16,145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.51 : 28,499.54 = 11,699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.51/28,499.54 = 11,699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.51x = 28,499.54 × 11,699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.51x = 333,439,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,439,714.58/20,652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.24

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