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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.36, 28,527.66 and 11,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.36, 28,527.66 and 11,241 is: 15,512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.36 : 28,527.66 = 11,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.36/28,527.66 = 11,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.36x = 28,527.66 × 11,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.36x = 320,679,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,679,426.06/20,672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,512.47

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