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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,704.59, 28,572.95 and 11,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,704.59, 28,572.95 and 11,273.76 is: 15,558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,704.59 : 28,572.95 = 11,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,704.59/28,572.95 = 11,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,704.59x = 28,572.95 × 11,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,704.59x = 322,124,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,124,524.42/20,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.12

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