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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.17, 28,589.71 and 11,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.17, 28,589.71 and 11,285.73 is: 15,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.17 : 28,589.71 = 11,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.17/28,589.71 = 11,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.17x = 28,589.71 × 11,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.17x = 322,655,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,655,740.78/20,717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.32

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