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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.26, 28,581.69 and 11,279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.26, 28,581.69 and 11,279.62 is: 15,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.26 : 28,581.69 = 11,279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.26/28,581.69 = 11,279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.26x = 28,581.69 × 11,279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.26x = 322,390,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,390,602.16/20,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.96

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