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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,576.54, 28,395.77 and 11,145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,576.54, 28,395.77 and 11,145.11 is: 15,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,576.54 : 28,395.77 = 11,145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,576.54/28,395.77 = 11,145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,576.54x = 28,395.77 × 11,145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,576.54x = 316,473,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,473,782.48/20,576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,380.32

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