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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,771.52, 28,664.46 and 11,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,771.52, 28,664.46 and 11,340.24 is: 15,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,771.52 : 28,664.46 = 11,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,771.52/28,664.46 = 11,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,771.52x = 28,664.46 × 11,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,771.52x = 325,061,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,061,855.87/20,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.40

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