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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,674.64, 28,530.87 and 11,243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,674.64, 28,530.87 and 11,243.21 is: 15,515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,674.64 : 28,530.87 = 11,243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,674.64/28,530.87 = 11,243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,674.64x = 28,530.87 × 11,243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,674.64x = 320,778,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,778,378.08/20,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,515.55

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