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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.48, 28,508.34 and 11,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.48, 28,508.34 and 11,227.08 is: 15,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.48 : 28,508.34 = 11,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.48/28,508.34 = 11,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.48x = 28,508.34 × 11,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.48x = 320,065,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,065,413.85/20,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.17

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