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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,655.84, 28,507.68 and 11,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,655.84, 28,507.68 and 11,704.80 is: 16,154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,655.84 : 28,507.68 = 11,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,655.84/28,507.68 = 11,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,655.84x = 28,507.68 × 11,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,655.84x = 333,676,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,676,692.86/20,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.11

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