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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,516.67, 28,312.92 and 11,085.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,516.67, 28,312.92 and 11,085.21 is: 15,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,516.67 : 28,312.92 = 11,085.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,516.67/28,312.92 = 11,085.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,516.67x = 28,312.92 × 11,085.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,516.67x = 313,854,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,854,663.91/20,516.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.54

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