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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,651.94, 28,499.94 and 11,220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,651.94, 28,499.94 and 11,220.69 is: 15,484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,651.94 : 28,499.94 = 11,220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,651.94/28,499.94 = 11,220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,651.94x = 28,499.94 × 11,220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,651.94x = 319,788,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,788,991.76/20,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.69

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