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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,611.66, 28,443.31 and 11,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,611.66, 28,443.31 and 11,180.02 is: 15,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,611.66 : 28,443.31 = 11,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,611.66/28,443.31 = 11,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,611.66x = 28,443.31 × 11,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,611.66x = 317,996,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,996,774.67/20,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.00

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