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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.72, 28,522.56 and 11,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.72, 28,522.56 and 11,237.44 is: 15,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.72 : 28,522.56 = 11,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.72/28,522.56 = 11,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.72x = 28,522.56 × 11,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.72x = 320,520,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,520,556.65/20,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.52

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