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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.24, 28,396.50 and 11,145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.24, 28,396.50 and 11,145.72 is: 15,381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.24 : 28,396.50 = 11,145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.24/28,396.50 = 11,145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.24x = 28,396.50 × 11,145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.24x = 316,499,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,499,437.98/20,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.04

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