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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.34, 28,520.20 and 11,713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.34, 28,520.20 and 11,713.51 is: 16,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.34 : 28,520.20 = 11,713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.34/28,520.20 = 11,713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.34x = 28,520.20 × 11,713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.34x = 334,071,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,071,698.19/20,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,165.02

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