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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,612.65, 28,445.41 and 11,181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,612.65, 28,445.41 and 11,181.21 is: 15,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,612.65 : 28,445.41 = 11,181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,612.65/28,445.41 = 11,181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,612.65x = 28,445.41 × 11,181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,612.65x = 318,054,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,054,181.46/20,612.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.05

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