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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,612.76, 28,445.49 and 11,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,612.76, 28,445.49 and 11,181.12 is: 15,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,612.76 : 28,445.49 = 11,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,612.76/28,445.49 = 11,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,612.76x = 28,445.49 × 11,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,612.76x = 318,052,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,052,437.15/20,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.88

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