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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,528.62, 28,329.48 and 11,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,528.62, 28,329.48 and 11,097.18 is: 15,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,528.62 : 28,329.48 = 11,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,528.62/28,329.48 = 11,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,528.62x = 28,329.48 × 11,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,528.62x = 314,377,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,377,338.87/20,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.10

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