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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,703.96, 28,571.34 and 11,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,703.96, 28,571.34 and 11,272.44 is: 15,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,703.96 : 28,571.34 = 11,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,703.96/28,571.34 = 11,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,703.96x = 28,571.34 × 11,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,703.96x = 322,068,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,068,715.87/20,703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,555.90

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