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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.22, 28,306.86 and 11,080.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.22, 28,306.86 and 11,080.79 is: 15,291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.22 : 28,306.86 = 11,080.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.22/28,306.86 = 11,080.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.22x = 28,306.86 × 11,080.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.22x = 313,662,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,662,229.69/20,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,291.49

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