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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,650.32, 28,497.24 and 11,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,650.32, 28,497.24 and 11,218.32 is: 15,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,650.32 : 28,497.24 = 11,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,650.32/28,497.24 = 11,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,650.32x = 28,497.24 × 11,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,650.32x = 319,691,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,691,157.44/20,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,481.17

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