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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,855.78, 28,780.75 and 11,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,855.78, 28,780.75 and 11,295.51 is: 15,587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,855.78 : 28,780.75 = 11,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,855.78/28,780.75 = 11,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,855.78x = 28,780.75 × 11,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,855.78x = 325,093,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,093,249.43/20,855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.68

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