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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.77, 28,586.42 and 11,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.77, 28,586.42 and 11,283.37 is: 15,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.77 : 28,586.42 = 11,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.77/28,586.42 = 11,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.77x = 28,586.42 × 11,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.77x = 322,551,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,551,153.84/20,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.07

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