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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.08, 28,527.35 and 11,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.08, 28,527.35 and 11,240.64 is: 15,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.08 : 28,527.35 = 11,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.08/28,527.35 = 11,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.08x = 28,527.35 × 11,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.08x = 320,665,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,665,615.30/20,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,512.02

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