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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,706.63, 28,575.26 and 11,275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,706.63, 28,575.26 and 11,275.19 is: 15,559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,706.63 : 28,575.26 = 11,275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,706.63/28,575.26 = 11,275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,706.63x = 28,575.26 × 11,275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,706.63x = 322,191,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,191,485.80/20,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.82

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