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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,506.62, 28,299.66 and 11,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,506.62, 28,299.66 and 11,554.44 is: 15,945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,506.62 : 28,299.66 = 11,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,506.62/28,299.66 = 11,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,506.62x = 28,299.66 × 11,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,506.62x = 326,986,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,986,723.49/20,506.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,945.42

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