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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,576.72, 28,395.92 and 11,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,576.72, 28,395.92 and 11,145.29 is: 15,380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,576.72 : 28,395.92 = 11,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,576.72/28,395.92 = 11,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,576.72x = 28,395.92 × 11,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,576.72x = 316,480,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,480,565.51/20,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,380.52

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