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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,655.59, 28,504.71 and 11,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,655.59, 28,504.71 and 11,224.13 is: 15,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,655.59 : 28,504.71 = 11,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,655.59/28,504.71 = 11,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,655.59x = 28,504.71 × 11,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,655.59x = 319,940,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,940,428.13/20,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,489.29

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