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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.76, 28,509.52 and 11,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.76, 28,509.52 and 11,227.94 is: 15,494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.76 : 28,509.52 = 11,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.76/28,509.52 = 11,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.76x = 28,509.52 × 11,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.76x = 320,103,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,103,179.99/20,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,494.79

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