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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.31, 28,305.62 and 11,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.31, 28,305.62 and 11,079.88 is: 15,290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.31 : 28,305.62 = 11,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.31/28,305.62 = 11,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.31x = 28,305.62 × 11,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.31x = 313,622,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,622,872.93/20,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.24

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