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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,775.48, 28,669.76 and 11,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,775.48, 28,669.76 and 11,344.12 is: 15,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,775.48 : 28,669.76 = 11,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,775.48/28,669.76 = 11,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,775.48x = 28,669.76 × 11,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,775.48x = 325,233,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,233,197.81/20,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,654.67

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