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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,726.46, 28,602.60 and 11,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,726.46, 28,602.60 and 11,295 is: 15,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,726.46 : 28,602.60 = 11,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,726.46/28,602.60 = 11,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,726.46x = 28,602.60 × 11,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,726.46x = 323,066,367
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,066,367/20,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.15

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