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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,659.68, 28,510.43 and 11,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,659.68, 28,510.43 and 11,228.24 is: 15,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,659.68 : 28,510.43 = 11,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,659.68/28,510.43 = 11,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,659.68x = 28,510.43 × 11,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,659.68x = 320,121,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,121,965.68/20,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.01

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