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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,774.34, 28,667.52 and 11,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,774.34, 28,667.52 and 11,341.08 is: 15,650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,774.34 : 28,667.52 = 11,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,774.34/28,667.52 = 11,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,774.34x = 28,667.52 × 11,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,774.34x = 325,120,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,120,637.72/20,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.11

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