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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,690.94, 28,551.52 and 11,614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,690.94, 28,551.52 and 11,614.22 is: 16,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,690.94 : 28,551.52 = 11,614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,690.94/28,551.52 = 11,614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,690.94x = 28,551.52 × 11,614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,690.94x = 331,603,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,603,700.97/20,690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.52

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