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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,747.94, 28,631.97 and 11,316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,747.94, 28,631.97 and 11,316.54 is: 15,616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,747.94 : 28,631.97 = 11,316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,747.94/28,631.97 = 11,316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,747.94x = 28,631.97 × 11,316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,747.94x = 324,014,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,014,833.78/20,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.72

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