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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,675.97, 28,533.06 and 11,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,675.97, 28,533.06 and 11,244.54 is: 15,517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,675.97 : 28,533.06 = 11,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,675.97/28,533.06 = 11,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,675.97x = 28,533.06 × 11,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,675.97x = 320,841,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,841,134.49/20,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,517.59

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