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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,650.22, 28,497.44 and 11,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,650.22, 28,497.44 and 11,218.78 is: 15,481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,650.22 : 28,497.44 = 11,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,650.22/28,497.44 = 11,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,650.22x = 28,497.44 × 11,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,650.22x = 319,706,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,706,509.92/20,650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,481.99

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