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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,705.18, 28,573.11 and 11,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,705.18, 28,573.11 and 11,273.73 is: 15,557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,705.18 : 28,573.11 = 11,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,705.18/28,573.11 = 11,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,705.18x = 28,573.11 × 11,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,705.18x = 322,125,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,125,527.40/20,705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.73

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