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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,612.92, 28,445.82 and 11,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,612.92, 28,445.82 and 11,181.40 is: 15,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,612.92 : 28,445.82 = 11,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,612.92/28,445.82 = 11,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,612.92x = 28,445.82 × 11,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,612.92x = 318,064,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,064,091.75/20,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.33

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