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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.17, 28,437.89 and 11,175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.17, 28,437.89 and 11,175.73 is: 15,422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.17 : 28,437.89 = 11,175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.17/28,437.89 = 11,175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.17x = 28,437.89 × 11,175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.17x = 317,814,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,814,053.44/20,607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.50

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