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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,614.74, 28,448.34 and 11,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,614.74, 28,448.34 and 11,183.30 is: 15,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,614.74 : 28,448.34 = 11,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,614.74/28,448.34 = 11,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,614.74x = 28,448.34 × 11,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,614.74x = 318,146,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,146,178.48/20,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.95

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