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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.05, 28,524.14 and 11,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.05, 28,524.14 and 11,717.55 is: 16,169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.05 : 28,524.14 = 11,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.05/28,524.14 = 11,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.05x = 28,524.14 × 11,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.05x = 334,233,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,233,065.95/20,670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,169.92

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