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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.63, 28,307.43 and 11,081.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.63, 28,307.43 and 11,081.19 is: 15,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.63 : 28,307.43 = 11,081.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.63/28,307.43 = 11,081.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.63x = 28,307.43 × 11,081.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.63x = 313,679,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,679,954.84/20,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.04

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