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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,652.76, 28,499.88 and 11,700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,652.76, 28,499.88 and 11,700.08 is: 16,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,652.76 : 28,499.88 = 11,700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,652.76/28,499.88 = 11,700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,652.76x = 28,499.88 × 11,700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,652.76x = 333,450,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,450,875.99/20,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.58

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