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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.14, 28,306.74 and 11,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.14, 28,306.74 and 11,080.68 is: 15,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.14 : 28,306.74 = 11,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.14/28,306.74 = 11,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.14x = 28,306.74 × 11,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.14x = 313,657,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,657,927.78/20,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.33

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