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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.93, 28,508.40 and 11,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.93, 28,508.40 and 11,705.91 is: 16,153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.93 : 28,508.40 = 11,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.93/28,508.40 = 11,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.93x = 28,508.40 × 11,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.93x = 333,716,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,716,764.64/20,658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.63

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