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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,755.17, 28,642.05 and 11,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,755.17, 28,642.05 and 11,323.71 is: 15,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,755.17 : 28,642.05 = 11,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,755.17/28,642.05 = 11,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,755.17x = 28,642.05 × 11,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,755.17x = 324,334,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,334,268.01/20,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.67

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