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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.08, 28,589.58 and 11,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.08, 28,589.58 and 11,285.44 is: 15,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.08 : 28,589.58 = 11,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.08/28,589.58 = 11,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.08x = 28,589.58 × 11,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.08x = 322,645,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,645,989.72/20,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.91

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