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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.62, 28,627.32 and 11,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.62, 28,627.32 and 11,313.16 is: 15,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.62 : 28,627.32 = 11,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.62/28,627.32 = 11,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.62x = 28,627.32 × 11,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.62x = 323,865,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,865,451.53/20,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.02

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