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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,702.61, 28,569.60 and 11,271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,702.61, 28,569.60 and 11,271.17 is: 15,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,702.61 : 28,569.60 = 11,271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,702.61/28,569.60 = 11,271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,702.61x = 28,569.60 × 11,271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,702.61x = 322,012,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,012,619.23/20,702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.21

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