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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,352.77, 28,084.62 and 11,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,352.77, 28,084.62 and 11,277.87 is: 15,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,352.77 : 28,084.62 = 11,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,352.77/28,084.62 = 11,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,352.77x = 28,084.62 × 11,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,352.77x = 316,734,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,734,630.33/20,352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.24

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