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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,654.79, 28,503.68 and 11,223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,654.79, 28,503.68 and 11,223.35 is: 15,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,654.79 : 28,503.68 = 11,223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,654.79/28,503.68 = 11,223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,654.79x = 28,503.68 × 11,223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,654.79x = 319,906,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,906,875.83/20,654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.27

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