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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,525.76, 28,326.72 and 11,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,525.76, 28,326.72 and 11,577.12 is: 15,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,525.76 : 28,326.72 = 11,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,525.76/28,326.72 = 11,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,525.76x = 28,326.72 × 11,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,525.76x = 327,941,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,941,836.65/20,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.09

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