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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,716.64, 28,588.92 and 11,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,716.64, 28,588.92 and 11,285.18 is: 15,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,716.64 : 28,588.92 = 11,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,716.64/28,588.92 = 11,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,716.64x = 28,588.92 × 11,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,716.64x = 322,631,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,631,108.21/20,716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.52

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