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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,510.72, 28,298.94 and 11,555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,510.72, 28,298.94 and 11,555.10 is: 15,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,510.72 : 28,298.94 = 11,555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,510.72/28,298.94 = 11,555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,510.72x = 28,298.94 × 11,555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,510.72x = 326,997,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,997,081.59/20,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.74

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