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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,529.63, 28,330.86 and 11,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,529.63, 28,330.86 and 11,098.17 is: 15,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,529.63 : 28,330.86 = 11,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,529.63/28,330.86 = 11,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,529.63x = 28,330.86 × 11,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,529.63x = 314,420,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,420,700.53/20,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.46

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