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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,305.69, 28,021.68 and 11,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,305.69, 28,021.68 and 11,231.68 is: 15,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,305.69 : 28,021.68 = 11,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,305.69/28,021.68 = 11,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,305.69x = 28,021.68 × 11,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,305.69x = 314,730,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,730,542.82/20,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.62

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