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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.76, 28,662.72 and 11,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.76, 28,662.72 and 11,339.48 is: 15,647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.76 : 28,662.72 = 11,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.76/28,662.72 = 11,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.76x = 28,662.72 × 11,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.76x = 325,020,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,020,340.19/20,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.98

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