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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,759.59, 28,647.96 and 11,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,759.59, 28,647.96 and 11,327.54 is: 15,631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,759.59 : 28,647.96 = 11,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,759.59/28,647.96 = 11,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,759.59x = 28,647.96 × 11,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,759.59x = 324,510,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,510,912.82/20,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.86

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