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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.41, 28,517.70 and 11,713.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.41, 28,517.70 and 11,713.86 is: 16,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.41 : 28,517.70 = 11,713.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.41/28,517.70 = 11,713.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.41x = 28,517.70 × 11,713.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.41x = 334,052,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,052,345.32/20,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.46

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