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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,712.54, 28,583.34 and 11,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,712.54, 28,583.34 and 11,281.14 is: 15,567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,712.54 : 28,583.34 = 11,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,712.54/28,583.34 = 11,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,712.54x = 28,583.34 × 11,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,712.54x = 322,452,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,452,660.21/20,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.99

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