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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.56, 28,305.98 and 11,080.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.56, 28,305.98 and 11,080.13 is: 15,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.56 : 28,305.98 = 11,080.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.56/28,305.98 = 11,080.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.56x = 28,305.98 × 11,080.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.56x = 313,633,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,633,813.96/20,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.59

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