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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.94, 28,627.83 and 11,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.94, 28,627.83 and 11,313.54 is: 15,612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.94 : 28,627.83 = 11,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.94/28,627.83 = 11,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.94x = 28,627.83 × 11,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.94x = 323,882,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,882,099.82/20,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.58

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