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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.36, 28,438.14 and 11,175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.36, 28,438.14 and 11,175.88 is: 15,422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.36 : 28,438.14 = 11,175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.36/28,438.14 = 11,175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.36x = 28,438.14 × 11,175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.36x = 317,821,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,821,240.06/20,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.71

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