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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,578.04, 28,397.84 and 11,146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,578.04, 28,397.84 and 11,146.61 is: 15,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,578.04 : 28,397.84 = 11,146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,578.04/28,397.84 = 11,146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,578.04x = 28,397.84 × 11,146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,578.04x = 316,539,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,539,449.60/20,578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.39

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