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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,750.76, 28,635.78 and 11,319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,750.76, 28,635.78 and 11,319.12 is: 15,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,750.76 : 28,635.78 = 11,319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,750.76/28,635.78 = 11,319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,750.76x = 28,635.78 × 11,319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,750.76x = 324,131,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,131,830.11/20,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.24

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