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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,614.66, 28,448.21 and 11,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,614.66, 28,448.21 and 11,183.22 is: 15,432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,614.66 : 28,448.21 = 11,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,614.66/28,448.21 = 11,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,614.66x = 28,448.21 × 11,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,614.66x = 318,142,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,142,618.99/20,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.84

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