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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,673.61, 28,529.75 and 11,242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,673.61, 28,529.75 and 11,242.17 is: 15,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,673.61 : 28,529.75 = 11,242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,673.61/28,529.75 = 11,242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,673.61x = 28,529.75 × 11,242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,673.61x = 320,736,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,736,327.66/20,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.29

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