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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,657.56, 28,507.74 and 11,226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,657.56, 28,507.74 and 11,226.13 is: 15,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,657.56 : 28,507.74 = 11,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,657.56/28,507.74 = 11,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,657.56x = 28,507.74 × 11,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,657.56x = 320,031,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,031,595.25/20,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.23

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