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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.67, 28,590.44 and 11,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.67, 28,590.44 and 11,286.30 is: 15,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.67 : 28,590.44 = 11,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.67/28,590.44 = 11,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.67x = 28,590.44 × 11,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.67x = 322,680,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,680,226.54/20,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.12

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