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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,725.88, 28,601.71 and 11,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,725.88, 28,601.71 and 11,294.44 is: 15,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,725.88 : 28,601.71 = 11,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,725.88/28,601.71 = 11,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,725.88x = 28,601.71 × 11,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,725.88x = 323,040,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,040,197.75/20,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,586.32

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