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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,676.36, 28,534.92 and 11,602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,676.36, 28,534.92 and 11,602.79 is: 16,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,676.36 : 28,534.92 = 11,602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,676.36/28,534.92 = 11,602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,676.36x = 28,534.92 × 11,602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,676.36x = 331,084,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,084,814.71/20,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.72

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