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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,614.76, 28,448.24 and 11,183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,614.76, 28,448.24 and 11,183.12 is: 15,432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,614.76 : 28,448.24 = 11,183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,614.76/28,448.24 = 11,183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,614.76x = 28,448.24 × 11,183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,614.76x = 318,140,081.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,140,081.71/20,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.64

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