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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,725.94, 28,601.78 and 11,294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,725.94, 28,601.78 and 11,294.48 is: 15,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,725.94 : 28,601.78 = 11,294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,725.94/28,601.78 = 11,294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,725.94x = 28,601.78 × 11,294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,725.94x = 323,042,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,042,232.17/20,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,586.37

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