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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.56, 28,310.04 and 11,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.56, 28,310.04 and 11,562 is: 15,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.56 : 28,310.04 = 11,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.56/28,310.04 = 11,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.56x = 28,310.04 × 11,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.56x = 327,320,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,320,682.48/20,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.09

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