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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.64, 28,586.22 and 11,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.64, 28,586.22 and 11,283.20 is: 15,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.64 : 28,586.22 = 11,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.64/28,586.22 = 11,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.64x = 28,586.22 × 11,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.64x = 322,543,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,543,959.46/20,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.82

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