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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.62, 28,397.32 and 11,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.62, 28,397.32 and 11,146.26 is: 15,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.62 : 28,397.32 = 11,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.62/28,397.32 = 11,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.62x = 28,397.32 × 11,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.62x = 316,523,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,523,912.02/20,577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.95

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