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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.92, 28,397.68 and 11,146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.92, 28,397.68 and 11,146.48 is: 15,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.92 : 28,397.68 = 11,146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.92/28,397.68 = 11,146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.92x = 28,397.68 × 11,146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.92x = 316,534,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,534,172.17/20,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.22

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