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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,702.22, 28,569.58 and 11,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,702.22, 28,569.58 and 11,270.76 is: 15,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,702.22 : 28,569.58 = 11,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,702.22/28,569.58 = 11,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,702.22x = 28,569.58 × 11,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,702.22x = 322,000,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,000,879.48/20,702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.93

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