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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,533.83, 28,337.64 and 11,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,533.83, 28,337.64 and 11,581.14 is: 15,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,533.83 : 28,337.64 = 11,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,533.83/28,337.64 = 11,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,533.83x = 28,337.64 × 11,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,533.83x = 328,182,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,182,176.11/20,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.51

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