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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,741.96, 28,623.90 and 11,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,741.96, 28,623.90 and 11,310.50 is: 15,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,741.96 : 28,623.90 = 11,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,741.96/28,623.90 = 11,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,741.96x = 28,623.90 × 11,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,741.96x = 323,750,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,750,620.95/20,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,608.49

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