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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.14, 28,306.77 and 11,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.14, 28,306.77 and 11,080.70 is: 15,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.14 : 28,306.77 = 11,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.14/28,306.77 = 11,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.14x = 28,306.77 × 11,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.14x = 313,658,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,658,684.81/20,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.37

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