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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,745.46, 28,628.67 and 11,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,745.46, 28,628.67 and 11,314 is: 15,613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,745.46 : 28,628.67 = 11,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,745.46/28,628.67 = 11,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,745.46x = 28,628.67 × 11,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,745.46x = 323,904,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,904,772.38/20,745.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.28

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