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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,667.48, 28,523.35 and 11,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,667.48, 28,523.35 and 11,714.02 is: 16,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,667.48 : 28,523.35 = 11,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,667.48/28,523.35 = 11,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,667.48x = 28,523.35 × 11,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,667.48x = 334,123,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,123,092.37/20,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.61

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