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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.88, 28,307.78 and 11,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.88, 28,307.78 and 11,081.44 is: 15,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.88 : 28,307.78 = 11,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.88/28,307.78 = 11,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.88x = 28,307.78 × 11,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.88x = 313,690,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,690,965.60/20,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.39

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