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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.72, 28,512.90 and 11,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.72, 28,512.90 and 11,709.36 is: 16,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.72 : 28,512.90 = 11,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.72/28,512.90 = 11,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.72x = 28,512.90 × 11,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.72x = 333,867,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,867,810.74/20,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.42

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