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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,544.65, 28,351.60 and 11,113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,544.65, 28,351.60 and 11,113.21 is: 15,336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,544.65 : 28,351.60 = 11,113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,544.65/28,351.60 = 11,113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,544.65x = 28,351.60 × 11,113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,544.65x = 315,077,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,077,354.80/20,544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.22

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