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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.70, 28,527.99 and 11,721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.70, 28,527.99 and 11,721.55 is: 16,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.70 : 28,527.99 = 11,721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.70/28,527.99 = 11,721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.70x = 28,527.99 × 11,721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.70x = 334,392,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,392,261.18/20,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,178.68

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