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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,654.72, 28,503.46 and 11,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,654.72, 28,503.46 and 11,223.28 is: 15,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,654.72 : 28,503.46 = 11,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,654.72/28,503.46 = 11,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,654.72x = 28,503.46 × 11,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,654.72x = 319,902,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,902,312.55/20,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.10

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