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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,775.56, 28,670.31 and 11,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,775.56, 28,670.31 and 11,344.10 is: 15,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,775.56 : 28,670.31 = 11,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,775.56/28,670.31 = 11,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,775.56x = 28,670.31 × 11,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,775.56x = 325,238,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,238,720.32/20,775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,654.88

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