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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,740.62, 28,621.91 and 11,309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,740.62, 28,621.91 and 11,309.58 is: 15,607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,740.62 : 28,621.91 = 11,309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,740.62/28,621.91 = 11,309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,740.62x = 28,621.91 × 11,309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,740.62x = 323,701,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,701,780.90/20,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.14

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