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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.11, 28,508.05 and 11,226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.11, 28,508.05 and 11,226.67 is: 15,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.11 : 28,508.05 = 11,226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.11/28,508.05 = 11,226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.11x = 28,508.05 × 11,226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.11x = 320,050,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,050,412.46/20,658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.73

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