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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,845.52, 28,766.87 and 11,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,845.52, 28,766.87 and 11,285.51 is: 15,574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,845.52 : 28,766.87 = 11,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,845.52/28,766.87 = 11,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,845.52x = 28,766.87 × 11,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,845.52x = 324,648,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,648,702.57/20,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.03

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