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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.98, 28,306.56 and 11,080.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.98, 28,306.56 and 11,080.55 is: 15,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.98 : 28,306.56 = 11,080.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.98/28,306.56 = 11,080.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.98x = 28,306.56 × 11,080.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.98x = 313,652,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,652,206.50/20,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.17

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