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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,702.76, 28,569.81 and 11,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,702.76, 28,569.81 and 11,271.32 is: 15,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,702.76 : 28,569.81 = 11,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,702.76/28,569.81 = 11,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,702.76x = 28,569.81 × 11,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,702.76x = 322,019,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,019,406.08/20,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.42

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