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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,705.22, 28,573.38 and 11,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,705.22, 28,573.38 and 11,273.76 is: 15,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,705.22 : 28,573.38 = 11,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,705.22/28,573.38 = 11,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,705.22x = 28,573.38 × 11,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,705.22x = 322,129,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,129,428.51/20,705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.88

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