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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.04, 28,514.88 and 11,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.04, 28,514.88 and 11,712.24 is: 16,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.04 : 28,514.88 = 11,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.04/28,514.88 = 11,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.04x = 28,514.88 × 11,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.04x = 333,972,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,972,975.56/20,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.82

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