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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,758.08, 28,645.74 and 11,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,758.08, 28,645.74 and 11,326.80 is: 15,630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,758.08 : 28,645.74 = 11,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,758.08/28,645.74 = 11,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,758.08x = 28,645.74 × 11,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,758.08x = 324,464,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,464,567.83/20,758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.76

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