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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,578.63, 28,398.53 and 11,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,578.63, 28,398.53 and 11,147.20 is: 15,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,578.63 : 28,398.53 = 11,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,578.63/28,398.53 = 11,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,578.63x = 28,398.53 × 11,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,578.63x = 316,564,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,564,093.62/20,578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,383.15

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