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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.45, 28,522.13 and 11,717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.45, 28,522.13 and 11,717.29 is: 16,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.45 : 28,522.13 = 11,717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.45/28,522.13 = 11,717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.45x = 28,522.13 × 11,717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.45x = 334,202,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,202,045.69/20,664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.80

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