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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.74, 28,397.39 and 11,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.74, 28,397.39 and 11,146.30 is: 15,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.74 : 28,397.39 = 11,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.74/28,397.39 = 11,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.74x = 28,397.39 × 11,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.74x = 316,525,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,525,701.43/20,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.95

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