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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,575.98, 28,394.94 and 11,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,575.98, 28,394.94 and 11,623.58 is: 16,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,575.98 : 28,394.94 = 11,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,575.98/28,394.94 = 11,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,575.98x = 28,394.94 × 11,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,575.98x = 330,050,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,050,856.69/20,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,040.59

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