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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,753.98, 28,640.45 and 11,322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,753.98, 28,640.45 and 11,322.54 is: 15,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,753.98 : 28,640.45 = 11,322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,753.98/28,640.45 = 11,322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,753.98x = 28,640.45 × 11,322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,753.98x = 324,282,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,282,669.05/20,753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.09

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