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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.31, 28,508.36 and 11,226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.31, 28,508.36 and 11,226.87 is: 15,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.31 : 28,508.36 = 11,226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.31/28,508.36 = 11,226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.31x = 28,508.36 × 11,226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.31x = 320,059,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,059,595.50/20,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.02

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