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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.74, 28,508.99 and 11,707.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.74, 28,508.99 and 11,707.95 is: 16,156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.74 : 28,508.99 = 11,707.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.74/28,508.99 = 11,707.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.74x = 28,508.99 × 11,707.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.74x = 333,781,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,781,829.47/20,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.93

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