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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.48, 28,521.97 and 11,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.48, 28,521.97 and 11,713.02 is: 16,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.48 : 28,521.97 = 11,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.48/28,521.97 = 11,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.48x = 28,521.97 × 11,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.48x = 334,078,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,078,352.13/20,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,165.23

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