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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.41, 28,449.24 and 11,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.41, 28,449.24 and 11,183.98 is: 15,433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.41 : 28,449.24 = 11,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.41/28,449.24 = 11,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.41x = 28,449.24 × 11,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.41x = 318,175,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,175,731.18/20,615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.88

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