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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,754.72, 28,640.96 and 11,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,754.72, 28,640.96 and 11,323.28 is: 15,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,754.72 : 28,640.96 = 11,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,754.72/28,640.96 = 11,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,754.72x = 28,640.96 × 11,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,754.72x = 324,309,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,309,609.55/20,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.82

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