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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,651.12, 28,498.68 and 11,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,651.12, 28,498.68 and 11,220.08 is: 15,483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,651.12 : 28,498.68 = 11,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,651.12/28,498.68 = 11,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,651.12x = 28,498.68 × 11,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,651.12x = 319,757,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,757,469.49/20,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.78

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