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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.80, 28,307.70 and 11,081.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.80, 28,307.70 and 11,081.37 is: 15,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.80 : 28,307.70 = 11,081.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.80/28,307.70 = 11,081.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.80x = 28,307.70 × 11,081.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.80x = 313,687,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,687,900.60/20,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.30

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