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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,614.64, 28,447.94 and 11,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,614.64, 28,447.94 and 11,183.13 is: 15,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,614.64 : 28,447.94 = 11,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,614.64/28,447.94 = 11,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,614.64x = 28,447.94 × 11,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,614.64x = 318,137,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,137,039.21/20,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.58

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