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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,513.63, 28,308.81 and 11,082.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,513.63, 28,308.81 and 11,082.19 is: 15,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,513.63 : 28,308.81 = 11,082.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,513.63/28,308.81 = 11,082.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,513.63x = 28,308.81 × 11,082.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,513.63x = 313,723,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,723,611.09/20,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,293.42

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