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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.51, 28,516.19 and 11,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.51, 28,516.19 and 11,709.29 is: 16,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.51 : 28,516.19 = 11,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.51/28,516.19 = 11,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.51x = 28,516.19 × 11,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.51x = 333,904,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,904,351.15/20,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,159.13

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