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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,611.22, 28,442.71 and 11,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,611.22, 28,442.71 and 11,179.58 is: 15,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,611.22 : 28,442.71 = 11,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,611.22/28,442.71 = 11,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,611.22x = 28,442.71 × 11,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,611.22x = 317,977,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,977,551.86/20,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.40

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