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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,575.92, 28,394.76 and 11,144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,575.92, 28,394.76 and 11,144.40 is: 15,379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,575.92 : 28,394.76 = 11,144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,575.92/28,394.76 = 11,144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,575.92x = 28,394.76 × 11,144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,575.92x = 316,442,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,442,563.34/20,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.27

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