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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.53, 28,586.01 and 11,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.53, 28,586.01 and 11,283.16 is: 15,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.53 : 28,586.01 = 11,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.53/28,586.01 = 11,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.53x = 28,586.01 × 11,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.53x = 322,540,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,540,524.59/20,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.74

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