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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,725.64, 28,601.34 and 11,294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,725.64, 28,601.34 and 11,294.18 is: 15,585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,725.64 : 28,601.34 = 11,294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,725.64/28,601.34 = 11,294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,725.64x = 28,601.34 × 11,294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,725.64x = 323,028,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,028,682.20/20,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.94

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