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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,515.18, 28,310.98 and 11,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,515.18, 28,310.98 and 11,083.74 is: 15,295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,515.18 : 28,310.98 = 11,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,515.18/28,310.98 = 11,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,515.18x = 28,310.98 × 11,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,515.18x = 313,791,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,791,541.47/20,515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,295.58

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