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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.52, 28,508.94 and 11,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.52, 28,508.94 and 11,227.08 is: 15,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.52 : 28,508.94 = 11,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.52/28,508.94 = 11,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.52x = 28,508.94 × 11,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.52x = 320,072,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,072,150.10/20,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.47

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