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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.54, 28,397.15 and 11,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.54, 28,397.15 and 11,146.11 is: 15,381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.54 : 28,397.15 = 11,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.54/28,397.15 = 11,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.54x = 28,397.15 × 11,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.54x = 316,517,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,517,757.59/20,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.71

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