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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,752.48, 28,638.32 and 11,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,752.48, 28,638.32 and 11,321 is: 15,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,752.48 : 28,638.32 = 11,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,752.48/28,638.32 = 11,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,752.48x = 28,638.32 × 11,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,752.48x = 324,214,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,214,420.72/20,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.92

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