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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.13, 28,306.73 and 11,080.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.13, 28,306.73 and 11,080.69 is: 15,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.13 : 28,306.73 = 11,080.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.13/28,306.73 = 11,080.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.13x = 28,306.73 × 11,080.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.13x = 313,658,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,658,056.98/20,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.35

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