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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,706.76, 28,575.84 and 11,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,706.76, 28,575.84 and 11,275.84 is: 15,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,706.76 : 28,575.84 = 11,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,706.76/28,575.84 = 11,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,706.76x = 28,575.84 × 11,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,706.76x = 322,216,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,216,599.71/20,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.94

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