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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,578.13, 28,397.83 and 11,146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,578.13, 28,397.83 and 11,146.69 is: 15,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,578.13 : 28,397.83 = 11,146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,578.13/28,397.83 = 11,146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,578.13x = 28,397.83 × 11,146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,578.13x = 316,541,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,541,708.82/20,578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.44

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