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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.37, 28,396.81 and 11,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.37, 28,396.81 and 11,145.94 is: 15,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.37 : 28,396.81 = 11,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.37/28,396.81 = 11,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.37x = 28,396.81 × 11,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.37x = 316,509,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,509,140.45/20,577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.42

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