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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,703.69, 28,571.55 and 11,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,703.69, 28,571.55 and 11,272.26 is: 15,555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,703.69 : 28,571.55 = 11,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,703.69/28,571.55 = 11,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,703.69x = 28,571.55 × 11,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,703.69x = 322,065,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,065,940.20/20,703.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,555.97

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