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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,656.62, 28,506.09 and 11,225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,656.62, 28,506.09 and 11,225.22 is: 15,490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,656.62 : 28,506.09 = 11,225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,656.62/28,506.09 = 11,225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,656.62x = 28,506.09 × 11,225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,656.62x = 319,987,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,987,131.59/20,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.78

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