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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.57, 28,449.49 and 11,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.57, 28,449.49 and 11,184.13 is: 15,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.57 : 28,449.49 = 11,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.57/28,449.49 = 11,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.57x = 28,449.49 × 11,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.57x = 318,182,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,182,652.35/20,615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.10

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