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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,552.78, 28,362.75 and 11,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,552.78, 28,362.75 and 11,600.26 is: 16,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,552.78 : 28,362.75 = 11,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,552.78/28,362.75 = 11,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,552.78x = 28,362.75 × 11,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,552.78x = 329,015,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,015,274.32/20,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.31

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