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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,707.61, 28,577.09 and 11,276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,707.61, 28,577.09 and 11,276.78 is: 15,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,707.61 : 28,577.09 = 11,276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,707.61/28,577.09 = 11,276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,707.61x = 28,577.09 × 11,276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,707.61x = 322,257,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,257,442.28/20,707.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.27

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