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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,667.72, 28,523.69 and 11,714.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,667.72, 28,523.69 and 11,714.27 is: 16,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,667.72 : 28,523.69 = 11,714.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,667.72/28,523.69 = 11,714.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,667.72x = 28,523.69 × 11,714.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,667.72x = 334,134,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,134,004.87/20,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.95

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