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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.17, 28,521.72 and 11,594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.17, 28,521.72 and 11,594.02 is: 16,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.17 : 28,521.72 = 11,594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.17/28,521.72 = 11,594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.17x = 28,521.72 × 11,594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.17x = 330,681,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,681,392.11/20,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.10

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