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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.87, 28,397.50 and 11,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.87, 28,397.50 and 11,146.44 is: 15,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.87 : 28,397.50 = 11,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.87/28,397.50 = 11,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.87x = 28,397.50 × 11,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.87x = 316,531,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,531,029.90/20,577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.11

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