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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,667.70, 28,526.61 and 11,720.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,667.70, 28,526.61 and 11,720.55 is: 16,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,667.70 : 28,526.61 = 11,720.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,667.70/28,526.61 = 11,720.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,667.70x = 28,526.61 × 11,720.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,667.70x = 334,347,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,347,558.84/20,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,177.30

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