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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,678.74, 28,536.96 and 11,247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,678.74, 28,536.96 and 11,247.33 is: 15,521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,678.74 : 28,536.96 = 11,247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,678.74/28,536.96 = 11,247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,678.74x = 28,536.96 × 11,247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,678.74x = 320,964,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,964,606.32/20,678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.48

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