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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,533.08, 28,335.68 and 11,101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,533.08, 28,335.68 and 11,101.64 is: 15,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,533.08 : 28,335.68 = 11,101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,533.08/28,335.68 = 11,101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,533.08x = 28,335.68 × 11,101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,533.08x = 314,572,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,572,518.52/20,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.28

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