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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,718.67, 28,591.82 and 11,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,718.67, 28,591.82 and 11,287.30 is: 15,576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,718.67 : 28,591.82 = 11,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,718.67/28,591.82 = 11,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,718.67x = 28,591.82 × 11,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,718.67x = 322,724,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,724,449.89/20,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,576.50

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