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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.58, 28,508.83 and 11,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.58, 28,508.83 and 11,227.14 is: 15,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.58 : 28,508.83 = 11,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.58/28,508.83 = 11,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.58x = 28,508.83 × 11,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.58x = 320,072,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,072,597.58/20,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.45

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