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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,708.52, 28,577.44 and 11,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,708.52, 28,577.44 and 11,277.08 is: 15,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,708.52 : 28,577.44 = 11,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,708.52/28,577.44 = 11,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,708.52x = 28,577.44 × 11,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,708.52x = 322,270,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,270,077.08/20,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.20

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