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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.93, 28,590.72 and 11,286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.93, 28,590.72 and 11,286.50 is: 15,575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.93 : 28,590.72 = 11,286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.93/28,590.72 = 11,286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.93x = 28,590.72 × 11,286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.93x = 322,689,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,689,018.33/20,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.35

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