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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.82, 28,627.97 and 11,313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.82, 28,627.97 and 11,313.18 is: 15,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.82 : 28,627.97 = 11,313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.82/28,627.97 = 11,313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.82x = 28,627.97 × 11,313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.82x = 323,873,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,873,377.64/20,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.25

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