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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,709.16, 28,579.09 and 11,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,709.16, 28,579.09 and 11,277.72 is: 15,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,709.16 : 28,579.09 = 11,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,709.16/28,579.09 = 11,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,709.16x = 28,579.09 × 11,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,709.16x = 322,306,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,306,974.87/20,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.50

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