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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,578, 28,397.64 and 11,146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,578, 28,397.64 and 11,146.57 is: 15,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,578 : 28,397.64 = 11,146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,578/28,397.64 = 11,146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,578x = 28,397.64 × 11,146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,578x = 316,536,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,536,282.09/20,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.27

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