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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,775.69, 28,670.56 and 11,344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,775.69, 28,670.56 and 11,344.25 is: 15,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,775.69 : 28,670.56 = 11,344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,775.69/28,670.56 = 11,344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,775.69x = 28,670.56 × 11,344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,775.69x = 325,246,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,246,043.60/20,775.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.13

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