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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,578.88, 28,398.86 and 11,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,578.88, 28,398.86 and 11,147.44 is: 15,383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,578.88 : 28,398.86 = 11,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,578.88/28,398.86 = 11,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,578.88x = 28,398.86 × 11,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,578.88x = 316,574,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,574,532.18/20,578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,383.47

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