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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.78, 28,582.58 and 11,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.78, 28,582.58 and 11,280.33 is: 15,567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.78 : 28,582.58 = 11,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.78/28,582.58 = 11,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.78x = 28,582.58 × 11,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.78x = 322,420,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,420,878.25/20,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.03

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