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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,716.43, 28,588.66 and 11,284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,716.43, 28,588.66 and 11,284.99 is: 15,573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,716.43 : 28,588.66 = 11,284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,716.43/28,588.66 = 11,284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,716.43x = 28,588.66 × 11,284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,716.43x = 322,622,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,622,642.53/20,716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.28

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