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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.61, 28,792.62 and 11,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.61, 28,792.62 and 11,666.25 is: 16,099.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.61 : 28,792.62 = 11,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.61/28,792.62 = 11,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.61x = 28,792.62 × 11,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.61x = 335,901,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,901,903.08/20,864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.12

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