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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.18, 28,437.99 and 11,175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.18, 28,437.99 and 11,175.90 is: 15,422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.18 : 28,437.99 = 11,175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.18/28,437.99 = 11,175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.18x = 28,437.99 × 11,175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.18x = 317,820,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,820,132.44/20,607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.79

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