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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,709.61, 28,579.86 and 11,278.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,709.61, 28,579.86 and 11,278.78 is: 15,565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,709.61 : 28,579.86 = 11,278.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,709.61/28,579.86 = 11,278.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,709.61x = 28,579.86 × 11,278.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,709.61x = 322,345,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,345,810.47/20,709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.04

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