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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,752.91, 28,638.97 and 11,321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,752.91, 28,638.97 and 11,321.47 is: 15,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,752.91 : 28,638.97 = 11,321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,752.91/28,638.97 = 11,321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,752.91x = 28,638.97 × 11,321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,752.91x = 324,235,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,235,139.78/20,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.60

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