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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,579.63, 28,399.97 and 11,148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,579.63, 28,399.97 and 11,148.17 is: 15,384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,579.63 : 28,399.97 = 11,148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,579.63/28,399.97 = 11,148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,579.63x = 28,399.97 × 11,148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,579.63x = 316,607,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,607,637.81/20,579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.52

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