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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,726.91, 28,602.86 and 11,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,726.91, 28,602.86 and 11,295.27 is: 15,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,726.91 : 28,602.86 = 11,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,726.91/28,602.86 = 11,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,726.91x = 28,602.86 × 11,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,726.91x = 323,076,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,076,970.00/20,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.32

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