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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,716.54, 28,588.67 and 11,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,716.54, 28,588.67 and 11,285.10 is: 15,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,716.54 : 28,588.67 = 11,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,716.54/28,588.67 = 11,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,716.54x = 28,588.67 × 11,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,716.54x = 322,625,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,625,999.82/20,716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.36

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