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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,707.76, 28,577.40 and 11,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,707.76, 28,577.40 and 11,277.20 is: 15,562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,707.76 : 28,577.40 = 11,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,707.76/28,577.40 = 11,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,707.76x = 28,577.40 × 11,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,707.76x = 322,273,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,273,055.28/20,707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.91

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